The City of Cape Town said its enforcement agencies had their hands full this payday weekend, as its Public Emergency Communication Centre (PECC) saw a rise across a number of categories of incidents.
PICTURE: PixabayThe PECC recorded 1 842 incidents (1 656), including 619
(584) medical calls, 114 (94) fires, 119 (69) assault cases, 38 (22) complaints
of drinking in public, 68 (51) domestic violence cases and 63 (53) motor
vehicle and pedestrian accidents.
‘’The increases in many categories are those where alcohol
plays a role and where the physical safety of residents is compromised. Payday
weekends are always a concern and our enforcement staff brace for the
inevitable consequences of reckless revelry,’’ said JP Smith, Mayoral Committee
Member for Safety and Security.
‘’With January behind us, I want to encourage our residents
to set the tone for the year by taking responsibility for their actions and it
includes responsible alcohol use. Our officers will continue to ensure the
safety of our communities and arrest those who flout the law,’’ he added.
Cape Town Traffic Officers made 46 arrests, including 36
for driving under the influence of alcohol, three for reckless and negligent
driving and seven for other offences. They also executed 1 307 warrants,
impounded 261 public transport vehicles and recorded 59 323 transgressions.
In a drag racing operation along Strandfontein Road on
Saturday, officers recorded 106 transgressions and suspended five vehicles. Seven
drivers were arrested during the operation of which six were for drunk driving,
while the seventh was arrested for reckless and negligent driving as well as
the possession of drugs.
‘’Complaints flood in weekly of drag racing across the
city. The high speeds mixed with alcohol, drugs and reckless behaviour is of
concern. Operations and speed enforcement will continue and I encourage the
racing enthusiasts to not use our public roads,’’ said Smith.
Done by: Bush Radio News reporter
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