Residents living near Pollsmoor Prison in Tokai are being given advance notice of a change that may soon become part of their weekly routine the testing of the prison's escape and incident alarm.
Information shared by local authorities and outlined in a reporting carried by The South African indicates that the alarm, which has not been activated for several years, will now be tested on a regular basis as part of updated safety and preparedness measures.
Ward 51 councillor Carolynne Franklin said the alarm will be tested once a week, every Wednesday, at around midday. The tests, she stressed, are planned and controlled, and do not signal an emergency.
