#PODCAST City of Cape Town discuss the success of its "Identikidz" beach safety initiative #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The City of Cape Town (COCT) says it is exploring technological options to ensure the safety of children during busy periods of the year. This after the success of its Identikidz initiative at beaches in the city. Identikidz began in 2016 and involves equipping children with a waterproof wristband. The wristband has a unique number, which can be traced to details provided by a child's parent should they be separated. Since the start of the festive season more than 85-thousand children were tagged while over 263 children, who were displaced, were successfully reunited with their caregivers or parents. Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Patricia van der Ross, explains….