{"id":131902,"date":"2019-02-20T15:14:58","date_gmt":"2019-02-20T13:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/top-performing-saps-station-ensures-visitor-safety-at-the-2019-south-coast-bike-fest\/"},"modified":"2019-02-20T15:14:58","modified_gmt":"2019-02-20T13:14:58","slug":"top-performing-saps-station-ensures-visitor-safety-at-the-2019-south-coast-bike-fest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/top-performing-saps-station-ensures-visitor-safety-at-the-2019-south-coast-bike-fest\/","title":{"rendered":"Top-performing SAPS station ensures visitor safety at the 2019 South Coast Bike Fest\u2122"},"content":{"rendered":"

Top-performing SAPS station ensures visitor safety at the 2019 South Coast Bike Fest\u2122<\/a>: <\/p>\n

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South Africa\u2019s biggest biking festival, the South Coast Bike Fest (#SCBF19), will be returning to the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast shores from 26 to 28 April. The event \u2013 which is presented by Ugu South Coast Tourism with endorsement and support from Ray Nkonyeni Municipality; Ugu District, the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs; and Tourism KwaZulu-Natal \u2013 is hosted by Margate, home of the country\u2019s best-performing police station.<\/p>\n

Margate SAPS received this prestigious award \u2013 out of 1 164 stations nationally \u2013 at the SAPS National Service Awards held in November 2018. The station was awarded for \u2013 among other things \u2013 its impeccable service delivery, corporate image and strong partnerships with community-based organisations.<\/p>\n

Station Commander, Brigadier William Slabbert, has proved an immensely impactful leader after taking up the post 18 months ago. Through effective community partnerships, Margate SAPS has already seen a 30% drop in house break-ins, with more focus on the enforcement of bylaws.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe always work closely with the security at every South Coast Bike Fest to ensure all visitors are kept safe for the duration of the event,\u201d explained Slabbert. \u201cThis is of great importance to us and our track record shows the partnership works well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vicky Wentzel, event organiser for the South Coast Bike Fest, commended Brigadier Slabbert and his team from Margate SAPS on this incredible award.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is no surprise that Margate SAPS was named best-performing station, \u201csaid Wentzel. \u201cAll our interaction with the police, which includes security risk analysis and on-site security measures, has been hugely productive and we look forward to another successful partnership at this year\u2019s event. South Coast Bike Fest is all about family fun in a completely secure festival arena.\u201d<\/p>\n

UGU South Coast Tourism CEO, Phelisa Mangcu, said she looked forward to welcoming visitors to the country\u2019s biggest biking festival: \u201cTourism is a vital contributor to this region\u2019s economy, and for good reason. We offer visitors a truly diverse experience that includes incredible cultural and heritage sites, outdoor adventure and leisure activities, as well as quality retail offerings, all within one of the country\u2019s most captivatingly beautiful regions. Those coming to this year\u2019s South Coast Bike Fest will not only get to enjoy high-end biking and musical entertainment, but also take advantage of the many tourist sightseeing and recreational activities on offer.\u201d<\/p>\n

South Coast Bike Fest event security<\/p>\n

In addition to the police presence, the entire beachfront festival precinct will be fenced off and overseen by private security, with the new Quicket system pre-registration ensuring stricter admission and, therefore, stricter safety measures are in place.<\/p>\n

Herman Coetser, Event Safety Officer for the South Coast Bike Fest, outlined the extensive security measures in place including 24\/7 CCTV camera monitoring and reaction by the event\u2019s security partner, Wolf Security.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is 24-hour security operating for the event with managers, section supervisors and event stewards deployed to strategic zones within the secure event precinct,\u201d explained Coetser. \u201cThe personnel are in constant communication via two-way radios with relevant security information relayed directly to various law enforcement agencies and municipal representatives.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the third year as Event Safety Officer working with Wolf Security, Coetser said they are ready for any eventuality and will ensure the safety of all festival-goers.<\/p>\n

\u201cAny incidents can be directly reported to any security member wearing a high-visibility bib. Myself and the Event Director, Louis Louw, will be on hand to monitor the operational running of the event,\u201d he continued. \u201cThere will be allocated areas within the festival precinct for general spectator information and where incidents can be reported.\u201d<\/p>\n

Visitors to the South Coast Bike Fest 2019 can look forward to, among other things:<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Entertainment at the Budweiser Beach Stage, Full Throttle Rock Stage Zuri Beach Stage
\u00b7 6 Beachfront Boulevard-Themed Bars
\u00b7 Street Busking Entertainment
\u00b7 Demo Rides
\u00b7 Village Market and Expo Zones
\u00b7 Stunt Shows
\u00b7 Food Courts
\u00b7 Full Throttle Entertainment Zone
\u00b7 EnduroX Staging Arenas
\u00b7 9 On-site Restaurants and Pubs
\u00b7 The Mass Ride
\u00b7 Outreach Biking Projects
\u00b7 The Soweto School of Riding<\/p>\n

Bikers and pillions wanting to access any of the bars or stages (Budweiser Beach Stage, Village Pier Rock Stage, Zuri Beach Stage, Full Throttle Entertainment Zone, Reggae Bar and Jazz Bar) must pre-register online (www.southcoastbikefest.co.za) and purchase a South Coast Bike Fest 2019 pin for R35. Bikers and pillions will need to purchase a pin each. Bikers must be accompanied by their pillion to collect the pre-purchased pin at the Sasol Garage, Margate \u2013 bike licences must be shown.<\/p>\n

The full music line-up will be announced shortly. Vendor applications have opened and anyone wishing to be involved in #SCB19 can contact Aden Gray at admin@southcoastbikefest.co.za or call 0794973991<\/p>\n

Ticket prices for #SCBF19 are:<\/p>\n

PEDESTRIAN ONE-DAY PASS
Beachfront Bouelevard: Zuri Stage, Budweiser Stage and Full Throttle Rock Stage \u2013 R80
Pedestrian Zuri Beach Stage only \u2013 R50
Children (4 to 12 years, accompanied by an adult) \u2013 R40
Children under 4 years \u2013 free
Pensioner Zuri Stage, Budweiser Stage and Full Throttle Stage \u2013 R60<\/p>\n

PEDESTRIAN 3-DAY PASS
Beachfront Bouelevard: Zuri Stage, Budweiser Stage and Full Throttle Rock Stage \u2013 R200
Pedestrian Zuri Beach Stage only \u2013 R130
Children (4 to 12 years, accompanied by an adult) \u2013 R100
Children under 4 years \u2013 free
Pensioner Zuri Stage, Budweiser Stage and Full Throttle Rock Stage \u2013 R180<\/p>\n

VIP PASS
Day Pass: Budweiser Stage golden circle, Full Throttle Rock Stage, VIP Pool Bar and Zuri Beach General Stage \u2013 R150
VIP 3-Day Pass: Budweiser Stage golden circle, Full Throttle Rock Stage, VIP Pool Bar and Zuri Beach General Stage \u2013 R450<\/p>\n

ZURI BEACH VVIP PASS
Zuri Beach Day Pass: Zuri Beach VVIP Deck, Budweiser Stage golden circle, Full Throttle Rock Stage and VIP Pool Bar \u2013 R250
Zuri Beach 3-Day Pass: Zuri Beach VVIP Deck, Budweiser Stage golden circle, Full Throttle Rock Stage and VIP Pool Bar \u2013 R600<\/p>\n

Book your tickets now at www.southcoastbikefest.co.za<\/p>\n

Check out all the #SCBF19 action on:
Instagram: @scbikefest
Facebook: south coast bike fest
Twitter: @SCBikeFest<\/p>\n

To stay abreast with UGU South Coast Tourism news visit:
Instagram: UguSouthCoastTourism
Facebook: infosouthcoast
Twitter: @infosouthcoast
Pinterest: UguSouthCoast
YouTube: SouthCoastTourism
Website: www.tourismsouthcoast.co.za<\/p>\n

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