The annual Randfontein Show takes place at the Greenhills Sports Stadium from 26 February to 1 March.
This big event is presented by the Randfontein Publicity Association and has become the third largest show of its kind in the country.
“Randfontein Show has become a regional event and we always work hand in hand with local law-enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and enjoyment of visitors,” says Show Coordinator, Marcelle Mans.
“We would like to thank members of the South African Police Services (SAPS), West Rand District Municipality (WRDM) Emergency Services (EMS), Randfontein Public Safety (Traffic) and members of the WRDM Disaster Management teams for their cooperation in managing an event of this size,” says Marcelle.
Since the 2010 World Cup Soccer, new laws regarding the use of alcohol, crowd control and crowd safety have been in place and it is all for the benefit of the Show visitors.
It is compulsory for all exhibitors and not just food stalls, to keep a fire-extinguisher in their stalls. The local health inspector does all the necessary checks with the food stalls and the RPA also have to produce certificates stating that their stages are safe.
Strict liquor laws govern events like these and no person may bring their own liqour into the grounds or walk around the grounds with alcohol.
There are a number of demarcated areas where one can enjoy a drink and a meal – the Kuierskuur, Randfontein Rugby Club Beer Garden, the Wine Tent, Kobus se Gat Restaurant and the new Cantina Portuguesa.
Security marshals and the SAPS have adopted a zero-tolerance policy with regard to the abuse of alcohol and strong action will be taken against anyone found to be drunk or fighting in public.
No person may bring liquor, firearms, drugs or weapons into the show grounds.
Gatekeepers and security personnel are within their rights to search bags and containers.
CCTV cameras are located in numerous areas around the grounds and anyone found breaking the law will be arrested on the spot.
“For a number of years rumours that certain groups of people are given free entry on a Saturday night have been doing the rounds,” says Marcelle.
“This rumour is not true and anyone who can produce evidence to that fact, or name the person or persons spreading this rumour, should contact the Show office immediately on 011 412 2878 / 1562.
“Enormous costs are incurred in putting together a show of this size and it is not financially viable to allow anyone in for free.”
The Randfontein Publicity Association (RPA), the organisers of the annual Randfontein Show, once again would like to inform members of the public that they distance themselves from any Show after parties that may occur in suburbs in and around Randfontein on Saturday 1 March.
These after parties do not form part of the Randfontein Show and are organised by private organisations that have no relationship with the organisers or members of the Publicity Association.
Street parties also are not part of the Show, and are in fact illegal in terms of the law.
Members of the SAPS,WRDM Emergency Services, Randfontein Public Safety and members of the WRDM Disaster Management will be on hand to ensure these parties do not take place in public areas.
