Noise complaints sky rocket as December weekends kicks off

In the build up to the December festive season, the City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate has already recorded a 25% increase in noise complaints and calls for medical assistance this past weekend.

According to the City, its Public Emergency Communication Centre recorded 2 025 incidents over 48 hours this past weekend.

Just more than a quarter (511) were medical complaints. The centre also recorded 138 assault cases, 67 domestic violence incidents, 81 motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents and 307 noise complaints, up from 215 the weekend before.

“It’s that time of year when parties and get-togethers are more frequent, and loud. While no one wants to be a Grinch or party pooper, I do encourage residents to party responsibly and consider those around them.” Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Smith.

Smith further advised residents to let their neighbours know if they’re having a party and commit to turning the volume down at a pre-determined time, so that everyone is on the same page

“- there is no unnecessary escalation of tensions or impact on neighbourly relations”

On the roads, Cape Town Traffic Services arrested 30 suspects, including 18 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol, seven for reckless and negligent driving and five for various other offences.

They recorded 37 655 offences, impounded 209 public transport vehicles and executed 1 126 warrants of arrest.

“Motorists are reminded to settle their fines and warrants, or run the risk of spending time behind bars.”

To help residents resolve their fines and warrants, the City is organising another roadshow on the concourse level at the Cape Town Civic Centre until Wednesday, 11 December 2024.

Check out the FAQ document here: https://bit.ly/3ZwdvLR