Safety & Security
The safety of our Ragers is our top priority, and we have implemented numerous measures to ensure that you feel safe and secure while attending our festival. On this page, you will find detailed information about our safety policies, security measures, and support team. Our dedicated team is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all festival-goers, and we encourage you to reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have.
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RAGE SAFETY
Every year we work harder to boost security and safety measures for our Ragers. These measures include working with local police services and private security companies to monitor the festival across multiple venues. A comprehensive safety team is employed that includes members from city management, medical services, the Red Frogs and our very own health and safety officers who are all supported and assisted by our proprietary event technology. This technology is armed with information on an individual and allows Rage Festival to track, identify and act in any crises situation.
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medical staff
If you’re lightheaded, nauseated or have too many blisters from dancing the night away, please visit one of our medical tents. Alternatively, feel free to flag down one of the many Red Frogs volunteers roaming throughout the venue, they are easily identified wearing a Red Frogs t-shirt and lanyard.
NOTIFY MEDICAL OR SECURITY
IF YOU OR A FRIEND ARE EXPERIENCING:
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Meet the red frogs
Throughout our festival grounds, you’ll find the Red Frogs – a volunteer support network for students. Their positive, sober presence goes a long way. These heroic friends of the festival stay on their feet all night till the sun comes up or the last Rager is home safe.
How they help:
- Make free pancakes (Just phone them to request)
- Walk Ragers home safely
- Help out in difficult situations
- Provide counselling support
Save their 24/7 Hotline and introduce yourself to a Red Frog when you arrive.
Contact number: 060REDFROG / 060 733 3764
Parents are also welcome to call the number and request support.
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play hard not high
Rage Festival is an amazing experience. You can enjoy the festival with little or no alcohol and most certainly without illegal substances. If you’re planning on drinking alcohol, be smart about how much you consume, know your limit. More booze does not equal more fun, and alcohol is not a rehydrate. It’s important to remember that your body weight and height will factor into how much alcohol is safe to consume. Always have water on hand should you require it.
Rage Festival has an absolute zero-tolerance drug policy at all of its events. Don’t be the person that ends up getting escorted out of and banned from the festival! Keep the week great for yourself and your friends. If you suspect that someone is suffering from a medical issue, seek immediate assistance at a medic tent, find a Red Frog or Rage Festival staff member. Remember, you will not get in trouble for seeking medical help!
Further, if you are offered any illegal substance either inside or outside a Rage Festival venue, please inform a Rage Festival staff member immediately.
no questions asked
The Medical staff and Red Frogs are safe havens – meaning, you can’t get in trouble for any information you share with them during Rage Festival. So, if a friend needs help, please stick around and help fill in the blanks. No one will hassle you. And if you think you might need assistance, don’t worry, speak up. Whatever you tell us is confidential. Medical teams are far more effective if they have accurate information regarding any patient
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DON’T BE THAT WASTED FRIEND THAT NOBODY LIKES TO TAKE CARE OF
- Binge drinking is the most dangerous kind there is. The faster you drink, the higher your BAC (blood alcohol concentration) becomes
- Strong coffee, a cold shower, sleeping, or “walking it off” will not help someone suffering from alcohol poisoning
- Always try to keep intoxicated people awake and in an upright/sitting position—not lying down
- If a friend is too drunk, get help, their safety is the main concern
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BE SMART WITH YOUR DRINKS
- Watch your drink at all times
- Cover your drink with your hand
- Watch your drink being made
- Don’t leave your drink unattended
- Don’t accept a drink if you don’t know where it came from
- Utilize the buddy system
DRINKERBELL
An initiative with Drinkerbell to keep our Ragers safe. An amazing re-usable product that prevents drink spiking! The drink cover comes attached to a scrunchie with a secret compartment housing a liquid resistant drinks cover & re-usable straw. Available in different patterns and colours. Available for collection with your Rage Festival Passport at the Festival.
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STRIKER SECURITY SPECIALISTS
JASON STRYDOM - OWNER
The fundamental mission of Striker Security Specialists is to protect the life and property of the clients we serve in a manner consistent with the highest ideals.
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DEWET GELDENHUYS - PRECINCT MANAGER
uMhlanga property owners established the uMhlanga Urban Improvement Precincts (UIPs) in order to: Retain existing investment and build investor confidence. Create an environment which supports vibrant and responsible business activity. Improve safety, the general environment and quality of life for the benefit of all.
THANK YOU FOR
WATCHING OUR SAFETY VIDEOS!
If you have any questions please feel free to get hold of us as we would like you as parents and Rage Festival goers to have peace of mind.
