The 4U Plett Rage Festival 2012, the longest running and largest student festival in the country, kicked off on Friday, November 23 and this year, the festival is titled, 'Destination Freedom'.
Youngsters will party to the tunes of Jack Parow, Goldfish, Haezer, DJ Fresh, Goodluck and Van Koke Cartel.
About 15 000 students and would-be students are expected and the organisers have branded the 2012 event "the biggest 4U Plett Rage Festival to date".
A local security company, without wanting to be a wet blanket, has however urged the ragers to unwind responsibly during the two week long celebrations.
Arno Hattingh, Branch Manager of ADT Security Garden Route said that safety is a priority for the event organisers, but that everyone who attends should also take responsibility.
"Matrics coming to Plett need to remember that they are away from home. While it is about relaxing and letting their hair down, it is important that they still keep their safety in mind."
Hattingh has some advice for those attending the Plett Rage:
- Before leaving your accommodation for the day or night, ensure that anything valuable is locked away in a drawer or safe.
- Never carry large amounts of cash or go out wearing flashy or expensive jewellery.
- If your accommodation is a holiday house or apartment, make sure all the doors are locked, the windows are properly shut and that the alarm is activated if a system is installed.
- When out at different events and activities, be aware of your surroundings and arrange with your friends to keep an eye on each other's belongings.
- If you are approached by a suspicious individual, walk away and report it to the closest security personnel or to the police.
- Never leave without your friends
- Do not accept a lift from a stranger; rather use transport provided
- Driving after a few drinks is not an option; call a cab or use event shuttles if they are available.
