Article: Dogs banned from holiday beaches Atlantic Sun 2012 11 15

It's about how to create safe spaces that everyone can enjoy.

by Sellecca Lang

Dogs have been banned from the popular Clifton Fourth and Camps Bay beaches this festive season. Dog owners have to go to Glen Beach and Clifton First, the designated areas for dogs off-lead. Ward councillor Beverley Schafer shared the "contentious" news with the community at the Camps Bay Ratepayers and Residents Association (CBRRA) public meeting on Monday 12 November. Ms Schafer said investigations into creating safer spaces for dog walkers and those without dogs was initiated after Meeka Riley, 2, was attacked by a Rottweiler on Clifton First beach in january ("No dogs allowed", Atlantic Sun, January 19)....continue reading ‹‹here››


The CBRRA's response

Supporting articles:

http://www.capetowngreenmap.co.za/blog/its-dogs-day-beach

http://www.wantedinafrica.com/news/2001691/new-rules-for-dogs-on-cape-town-beaches.html

http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/Pages/Newdogrelatedsignageforbeaches.aspx