Cape Town clamps down on fireworks ahead of Diwali and Guy Fawkes

Cape Town clamps down on fireworks ahead of Diwali and Guy Fawkes

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Cape Town declares Zero Tolerance for illegal sale of Fireworks during festivals

Cape Town declares zero tolerance for the illegal sale and setting off of fireworks. As the festivals are coming up, the City of Cape Town has urged the residents to avoid burning firecrackers unnecessarily.  With Diwali coming up in the next week, and Guy Fawkes set to follow two weeks later, the Enforcement Departments of the City of Cape Town are ready to tackle the illegal sale and setting off of fireworks.  Diwali is taking place on Monday,…

City of Cape Town Issues Stern Warning Against Fireworks During Diwali

The City of Cape Town has issued a strong warning to residents that strict action will be taken against anyone found discharging fireworks during Diwali.   Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says law enforcement departments are fully prepared to clamp down on the illegal sale and use of fireworks.   “We have made it clear in recent years that fireworks are allowed only where formal applications for such displays […]