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EDITOR: BETTIE GILIOMEE
NELSON MANDELA BAY BEACHES: METRO POLICE ON BICYCLE PATROLS
Summer safety launched THANDI SETOKOE
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MB Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Safety and Security, John Best has issued a stern warning that there will be a zero tolerance approach with regards to the consumption of alcohol on the Nelson Mandela Bay beaches. He was speaking at the NMB Municipality summer season
safety plan launch held at the beachfront last Thursday. “The implementation of our plans began in October after we analysed last year’s safety plan and looked at our shortcomings,” Best said. He said this year they have focused more on road blocks which will be conducted as early as 4am daily. “It proved to be very successful last year, however, we only did
it once, hence, we have decided to introduce it again this year,” Best added. Metro Police Chief, Yolande Faro, announced that for the first time, the metro will also have metro police officers on bicycles to patrol the city’s beachfronts. “The duty officers on bicycles will not only be deployed on the beachfront but wherever we have a need for bicycles,” Faro said, adding that some will be
used to monitor the Ironman events. In addition, 20 tourist safety ambassadors, empowered with peace officer training, will also be deployed at the Donkin and the beachfront. “That means we have 40 extra eyes on patrol. “They have also been given cellphones and two-way radios which will enable them to contact the Metro Police whenever
needed,” Faro said. Best further explained that every single plan the metro executed over the festive season, was in conjunction with the South African Police Service (SAPS). “It is unfortunate that patrons still continue with the culture of drinking at the beaches, but we are going to try our outmost best to stop that culture. Continued on page 3
Créche rises from the ashes Despite their building being burnt down in October this year, the Grade R learners of the Under the Tree ECD in Markman celebrated their successful graduation during a joyous occasion. Read more about it on page 14.
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