Local enforcement agencies in Cape Town have been working diligently to apprehend and penalize individuals who put public safety at risk. Recent reports have shown an increase in fines and arrests for various offences, including drunk driving and reckless behavior.
The Easter weekend is a time of heightened activity and vigilance for law enforcement services in Cape Town. This year, the City’s law enforcement officers made 361 arrests, up from 332 in 2022, and issued 72,465 fines for various offences. The increase in arrests weekonweek, but also compared to the week of Easter last year, speaks to the efforts of staff when many of us were enjoying some downtime.