IN OTHER NEWS: WATCH | City destroys nearly 3 000 litres of confiscated alcohol<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n“Yesterday was just an indication of how popular and busy our beaches are. The sheer number of visitors can be overwhelming to smaller children and it’s easy for them to get lost,” said Mayco member for community services and health, Francine Higham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“While child safety is the primary responsibility of parents and caregivers, Identikidz gives an extra layer of protection to our most vulnerable.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Higham urged families to make use of the free service, particularly when children are visiting beaches with friends or extended family members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Extensive programme rollout across city beaches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The programme will run for 15 days during the peak holiday season, operating from 09:00 to 18:30 on selected dates between 15 December and 18 January next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Families can access the service on 15\u201316, 20\u201321, and 25\u201328 December , as well as 1, 3\u20134, 10\u201311, and 17\u201318 January. Participating beaches include Big Bay, Camps Bay, Fish Hoek, Gordon’s Bay, Harmony Park, Melkbosstrand, Milnerton Beach, Mnandi, Monwabisi, Muizenberg, Sea Point and surrounding areas, Silwerstroom, Strand and Strandfontein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The service will also be available at Maiden’s Cove on 26 December and 1 January for visitors to this popular holiday destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Comprehensive support system in place<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CACD has deployed 53 officials and 159 Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) staff members to manage the programme across all participating beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These teams work closely with other City departments, including the Disaster Risk Management Centre, to ensure comprehensive coverage and rapid response capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officials are trained to register children and issue identification tags with parental permission, assist with reunifying lost children with their families, and collaborate with the provincial Department of Social Development, City enforcement agencies and the police when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parents planning beach visits are encouraged to stop at the distinctive green containers upon arrival and ensure children have their contact numbers before leaving home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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