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SPCA calls on Capetonians to consider effects fireworks has on animals this Guy Fawkes

The Good Hope Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has urged residents to consider the impact that fireworks have on pets. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, the Good Hope SPCA spokesperson Belinda Abrahams explained that animals are sensitive creatures and fireworks can have long lasting effects. “A fear of fireworks is a common phobia for dogs. The loud, unpredictable noise and flash of light can be frightening and may […]

today5 November 2024

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It is illegal to display fireworks on Guy Fawkes Day if you don’t have a permit- COCT

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert Many people in the mother city will be left disappointed as the City of Cape Town has confirmed that there are no designated areas for fireworks to be displayed on Guy Fawkes Day. Mayco member for Safety and Security, JP Smith said the import and sale of fireworks without the necessary permissions outlined in the Explosives Act is illegal, as is the discharge of fireworks in […]

today29 October 2023

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City urges common sense on New Year’s weekend

Festive celebrations are in full swing and, with the New Year’s Eve weekend coming up, the City of Cape Town has appealed to the public to exercise caution, especially when discharging fireworks. “Good weather is expected and that means many people will ring in the New Year with dazzling displays of exploding pyrotechnics. Fireworks are beautiful but also dangerous. I want to urge the public to exercise caution when discharging […]

today29 December 2017

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Gusty Southeaster hampers Guy Fawkes

Twenty-two injuries, 18 of them children, were reported during last night’s Guy Fawkes Day activities in the Mother City.  The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate says last night’s gusting south easter winds caused havoc in some areas. The wind conditions resulted in the early closure of many of the 12 designated sites for the discharge of fireworks because of safety issues.  At the popular Maiden’s Cove, fire […]

today6 November 2017

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City to consider a ban on Guy Fawkes

The City of Cape Town announced that they will engage with National Government with a formal request to ban the sale of fireworks The Guy Fawkes festivities which took place on Saturday within the city resulted in the highest numbers of injuries. Just under 30 000 residents visited the safety sites for setting off fireworks, where Table View and Maiden's Cove were the busiest sites between 10 000 to 15 […]

today7 November 2016

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