Matriculants advised to celebrate responsibly

WITH parties and festivals being planned across the country for matrics to unwind after exams, ADT Security has pleaded with matriculants to celebrate responsibly.

KZN ADT’s district manager, Ivan Govender said Grade 12 learners and their families have worked long and hard to get to this point and he wished them all the best during the tough examination process.

“However, the immense sense of relief when the exams are finished does not mean that one should be careless when it comes to their safety.”

He said that there are easy safety measures that they should remember especially if they will be celebrating away from home in a possibly unfamiliar area.

“They should ensure that anything valuable is locked away in a drawer or safe before leaving their accommodation for the day or night and never carry large amounts of cash or go out wearing flashy or expensive jewellery. If their accommodation is a holiday house or apartment, they should make sure that all the doors are locked, the windows are properly shut and that the alarm is activated if a system is installed.”

Govender said the learners should be aware of their surroundings and arrange with your friends to keep an eye on each other’s belongings when out at different events and activities.

“If they are approached by a suspicious individual, they should walk away and report it to the closest security or to the police. When it is time to return to their accommodation after a night out, they should never leave without their friends.”

He also warned learners not to accept a lift from a stranger, they should rather use transport provided by the event
organizers and driving after a few drinks is never an option.

Govender added that parents should share these tips with their children regardless of where they will be celebrating the end of the exams.