EASTERN CAPE - POLICE READY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF MAKHANDA NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL

Eastern Cape Police Provincial, Lieutenant General Liziwe Ntshinga, said today that the SAPS are ready to police the National Arts Festival 2019.

“We are in full gear to police the 2019 National Arts Festival.  There will be sufficient personnel deployed daily on foot and vehicle patrols. Additional resources will join the deployments. We are working closely with other National, Provincial and Local stakeholders through the safety and events committee platform to ensure that our guests and local community feel safe," she said.

The following static points have been established to provide easy access for enquiries and reports. These will be manned by experienced police personnel under the command of a senior officer. All other venues would be monitored and policed throughout the festival's duration. Road Blocks and vehicle checkpoints will be held to ensure the safety of the community and our festival goers. Air support would also be on standby for the duration of the event.

The list static points identified by the police:

1. Settlers Monument

2. High Street

3. Church Square

4. Huntley Street (parallel to High Street and back entrance to Victoria Girls School and entrance to Village Green Venue)

5. Fiddlers Green

6. Noluthando Hall, Joza

7. Fingo Village (at Library)

via - SAPS