{"id":271192,"date":"2025-10-04T16:45:58","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T14:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/?p=271192"},"modified":"2025-10-04T16:46:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T14:46:03","slug":"cape-town-beaches-under-police-watch-for-matric-valedictory-parties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/cape-town-beaches-under-police-watch-for-matric-valedictory-parties\/","title":{"rendered":"Cape Town beaches under police watch for matric valedictory parties"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>CAPE TOWN \u2013 Police and law enforcement agencies are keeping a watchful eye on Clifton and Camps Bay beaches to ensure safety as valedictory celebrations kick off today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matric learners gather on Cape Town\u2019s beaches for valedictory, also known as \u201cditch day,\u201d parties to mark the end of the school term before their final exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capt Liaan Janse van Rensburg, Camps Bay Police station commander, said police are working closely with law enforcement, metro police and traffic officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are busy with vehicle checkpoints and we are also removing alcohol from the beaches. We are enforcing bylaws which are clearly visible on the boards on the beach,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(1024 \/ 768)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-271195\" data-id=\"271195\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 768\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1000076454-1024x768.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1000076454-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1000076454-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1000076454-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-271194\" data-id=\"271194\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 768\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1000076674-1-1024x768.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1000076674-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1000076674-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1000076674-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Janse van Rensburg said they had already confiscated dozens of bottles of alcohol.JP Smith, mayoral committee member for safety and security, urged young people to celebrate responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are as excited as the matrics are that they are finishing their school career. But annually these parties are marred by drownings, injuries and fights,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said their focus was on keeping beaches alcohol-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you are going to the beach remember you can\u2019t drink in a public place. Let\u2019s not get to a point where that which should be an amazing memory is marred by you getting arrested or killed in a car crash\u201d Smith said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smith said those found guilty of misconduct would face the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWork with us and don\u2019t be irresponsible. 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