Safety first at this year’s Art in the Park
Plans for an incident-free Art in the Park have been ticked off the 'to do' check box by the organisers, Msunduzi Pietermaritzburg Tourism. Over 5 000 people visited the event in 2022 and it's hoped that this year’s event, which runs from April 27 to May 1, will prove to be just as popular, if not not more so.
A sector four meeting, held at the National Botanical Gardens in Pietermaritzburg, was attended by Msunduzi Traffic Inspector JZ Mbanza, Warrant Officer BP Nzimande and Contable NI Ngobese from the Prestbury Police station and Safety Officer Mike Amod of JRM Safety Solutions. They are ready to ensure that all artists and patrons will be able to enjoy the 59th edition of the Art in the Park.
Amod said: “We are 100% ready in terms of safety from the security cluster. All aspects have been covered for both the public and the artists. We have the full support from fire and disaster management and SAPS.”
“The park is ready to host the big build up event; a prelude to hosting the 60th Art in the Park next year," added Mbuso Zondi, senior communications officer at SANBI.
“There is plenty to look forward to at this year’s Art in the Park ... great art and a fabulous entertainment line-up and a play area for children. We are [also] delighted to introduce the Sip and Paint segment at this years event; and beauty treatments from the mobile beauty station.”
Patrons are advised that food, alcohol and beverages will not be allowed into the premises as there will be stalls at the event.
Tickets are R40 for adults, R30 for pensioners and free for children under 12. For more information please contact Mpume Ngubane at 033 345 0641