In a concerning week for public safety, the City's enforcement agencies reported a staggering 197 arrests, highlighted by a dramatic increase in drunk driving offences that nearly tripled compared to the previous week, reports Cape town Etc .
As valedictory celebrations unfolded along the city's beaches, officers also seized hundreds of units of alcohol, revealing a troubling trend in public consumption despite clear prohibitions.
Traffic officers were particularly active, making 44 arrests, with 38 individuals apprehended for driving under the influence-a significant jump from the 13 drunk driving arrests recorded the previous week.