MATRICULANTS DOP DIE TOETS

THE City of Cape Town has warned matriculants to celebrate responsibly after busting youngsters drinking on beaches. 

In the past week, the City’s enforcement agencies made 197 arrests, including a near three-fold increase in arrests for drunk driving. 

On the beaches too, officers confiscated hundreds of units of alcohol during valedictory celebrations.

Traffic officers made 44 arrests in the past week - up 13 from the previous week. Driving under the influence was the main offence, with 38 vasgevat for dronkbestuur and half a dozen more for various other offences.

On the beaches, officials confiscated 799 units of alcohol during valedictory celebrations.

The City’s Safety and Security boss JP Smith said: '”The amount of alcohol confiscated is of concern, particularly as we've highlighted time and again that it is illegal to consume alcohol in public spaces, but also the potential consequences of driving or swimming under the influence. 

“Fortunately there were no major incidents reported during the valedictory celebrations. 

On the roads, we witnessed once again the spike in drunk driving that has become commonplace over payday and month-end weekends. 

“It's mind-boggling, considering the many other options that are available. I want to remind motorists and the public in general that a good time and good decisions are NOT mutually exclusive.”