How to tackle gridlock traffic at the beach this summer holiday

Cape Town - The Western Cape has announced two more deaths on Thursday (Dec 8.) of people who have drowned in just one week, bringing the tally to 8 already in December.

Schools have only closed in the Cape on Wednesday (Dec 7), yet two of the 8 deceased were two 9-year-olds who had drowned in a lagoon in Hermanus. On Thursday, two women drowned in the Strand, while a third was saved.

Beaches during summer mean gridlock traffic, whether you're down in Camps Bay, Gordon's Bay, Knysna or Durban, the coastal cities are guaranteed to cause havoc in traffic.

It's imperative to keep safe during these holidays. Know where your children are at all times, and always make sure you observe any conditions around you.

But first you'll have to reach your destination, and this alone might be overwhelming me stuck in bumper traffic, and not being able to find any parking. Also, consider using public transport such as MyCiti buses or even Uber to pick you up and drop you at home!