Drinking Safety

KRISTIN DE DECKER Pretoria boasts an abundance of bars, nightclubs and pubs. Here, alcohol is intermingled with social interactions, becoming an ever present hallmark of night-time activities. While drinking may be perceived to increase confidence, dancing ability and amusement, its malignant side is too often watered down. Alcohol increases the frequency of physical altercations, theft and sexual offences, resulting in lasting trauma that makes a hangover look like child’s play. The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Hatfield City Improvement District (CID) are two institutions that place a strong emphasis on responsible and safe alcohol consumption. The Station Commander of SAPS Brooklyn, Captain ColetteRead More →