A little
history
On the 5
November, Guy Fawkes Night also known as bonfire night is celebrated. Marking the
anniversary of failure of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605 where 13 men including Guy
Fawkes plotted to blow up the House of Parliament in London. James VI and I
were delighted by the failing of the Gunpowder Plot that he allowed bonfires to
be lit to celebrate without any danger of course.
Are you
aware of Cape Town’s fireworks ban?
In October
2019 the City of Cape Town released a statement declaring the banning of
fireworks for festivities this year. JP Smith, the Mayoral Committee Member for
Safety and Security explained that Cape Town usually made exceptions for the
discharge of fireworks for Diwali, New Year’s Eve and Guy Fawkes and decided
this year no fireworks would be permitted. The Community Fire Safety by-law
states that no one is allowed to operate a public fireworks display without
getting prior permission and a permit from the chief fire officer or municipal
manager.
Protecting
your pets
The National
Council of the SPCA has had its hands full in dealing with hysterical domestic animals
as a result of fireworks set off in residential areas. They also added the
sound of fireworks were five times as loud to cats. How to protect your pets,
ensure all animals have identification, attempt to mask any noise by drawing
curtains and playing calming music at a reasonable volume, put familiar and
comforting things around them and ensure your pets have a heartly and
nutritious meal around nightfall as this will make them more likely to sleep.
Members of
the public with information relating to the illegal sale or use of fireworks
should report this to the City’s Public Emergency Call Centre on 107 from a
landline or 021 480 7700 from a cell phone or to the South African Police
Service on 10111
Done By
Jasmine
Johnson-Mazwi
News Editor
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