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Stay Safe Festive Season Protect Lives And Support Our Health Heroes

Western Cape - Transport and Public WorksRef: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/stay-safe-festive-season-protect-lives-and-support-our-health-heroes

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Collected on 8 September 2026

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What this means

The Western Cape Government has launched a public safety campaign titled 'Stay Safe Festive Season: Protect Lives and Support Our Health Heroes' to raise awareness about preventable injuries and fatalities during the holiday period. The campaign targets residents and visitors, urging them to prioritize child safety, road safety, and water safety through supervision, proper vehicle restraints, and responsible behavior. It emphasizes that emergency services are prepared but depend on public cooperation to reduce demand.

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Stay Safe Festive Season: Protect Lives and Support Our Health Heroes

This public safety campaign provides guidance and key tips to help residents and visitors stay safe during the festive season. It urges people to supervise children, practice road safety, avoid drownings, and act responsibly to reduce strain on emergency services.

Who it is for: residents and visitors of the Western Cape
How to act on it: Follow safety tips provided in the campaign: supervise children near water, secure children in car seats, avoid distractions while driving, use designated crossings, and keep hazardous items out of reach.

The document's recorded date is 4 December 2024. Confirm on the official source.

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Western Cape

Reference

https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/stay-safe-festive-season-protect-lives-and-support-our-health-heroes

Key Takeaways

Western Cape
Department of Health and Wellness
festive season
04 December 2024
60,000 calls
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
children's safety
road safety
drowning prevention
water watcher
Mireille Wenger
Anita Parbhoo
Craig Wylie
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Western Cape