The City of Cape Town is confident of its ability to secure the city during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.

Security services will maintain a strong but discreet presence, thus allowing fans to party in safety. According to a detailed security plan, the City of Cape Town has already procured an additional:

•  Seven fire engines
• Seven law enforcement vehicles
• Seven traffic motorcycles
• 124 fire fighters
• 35 traffic officers
• 21 disaster-management officers
• 180 law-enforcement officers

The City's arrangements are being integrated into an overall SA Police Services plan for all the 2010 host cities.

The City is also expanding its camera network programme, as this is a proven way to reduce crime and secure tourist hotspots.

By the time the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ gets underway, there will be 27 additional CCTV (closed circuit television) surveillance cameras installed in the CBD at a cost of R10m.

This will bring the total number of CCTV cameras installed along the Atlantic Seaboard strip to 280. Currently, there are 84 cameras in the city centre. Inside the stadium, there will be 177 cameras. Outside, four high speed domes will monitor the grandstands and six special zoom cameras on the perimeter will monitor the pedestrian and vehicular access to the venue. The surrounding common area and the proposed pedestrian route will benefit from 14 cameras each.

SAFETY TIPS:

IN YOUR HOTEL

• Keep your valuables and passport in the hotel safe
• Close and lock the door when you are in your room
• Don't open the door without checking who it is
• Don’t leave cellphone or laptop unattended
• Keep your credit card in sight
  
  IN YOUR CAR
  
  
• Keep doors locked at all times
• Don't pick up strangers
• Be alert to beggars at intersections and don't give them money
• Never open your window when approached by a stranger
• If you think you are being followed drive to a busy place or police station
• Don't keep items visible on the seat
  
  IN THE STREET
  
  
• Avoid dark or deserted places
• Don't use your cellphone while walking
• Keep your cellphone and wallet tucked away
• Don't wear expensive jewellery
• Don't carry large sums of money
  
  Emergency numbers: 021 480 7700
  Landline phones: 107
  Cellphones: 112

After giving details, your call will be forwarded immediately to the relevant service provider.