MEDIA RELEASE
23 JANUARY 2012


The City of Cape Town’s Liquor Enforcement Unit issued a final notice on the St Yves nightclub in Camps Bay and confiscated sound equipment at 01:00 on Monday 23 January 2012.

Following numerous complaints from members of the public about loud music being played, officers issued a notice in terms of the Streets, Public Places and the Prevention of Noise Nuisance By-Law. In addition, the Unit confiscated basic sound equipment used by the club including one amplifier, one speaker and two compact disc players. The equipment is valued at R15 000,00.

The owner was warned that if he acquires new equipment and further complaints are received, the items will be impounded. The impounded equipment will be released back to the club once the owner can prove to the City that no further complaints have been received regarding loud music.

Officers also found that the club had contravened certain conditions regarding their business licence requirements.

The Liquor Enforcement Unit will continue to take similar action against all nightclubs which refuse to comply with the City’s by-laws. 


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ISSUED BY:
COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT
CITY OF CAPE TOWN

MEDIA ENQUIRIES:
ASSISTANT CHIEF NATHAN LADEGOURDIE
SPOKESPERSON FOR SPECIALISED LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
CITY OF CAPE TOWN
TEL: 021 900 1773
CELL: 073 709 3963 

ALDERMAN J.P. SMITH
MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER: SAFETY AND SECURITY
CITY OF CAPE TOWN
TEL: 021 400 1311
CELL: 083 675 3780