Deputy Chairperson, on behalf of the DA I move without notice:
That the Council -
(1) notes that the City of Cape Town was awarded eight Blue Flag beaches, the highest number for 2011-12 in South Africa;
(2) further notes that this Blue Flag status for the beaches like Bikini Beach, Camps Bay, Clifton's Fourth Beach, Llandudno, Muizenberg, Mnandi and Silverstroom was earned through high quality water, cleanliness, sufficient lifeguards, security, access to clean drinking water and an environment that is consistently well managed;
(3) acknowledges that the Blue Flag programme is run by the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa; and
(4) acknowledges that these beaches in Cape Town are safe havens to be visited during the festive season.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.