26th October 2022
Take Notice of the following:
RE: Fireworks – Guy Fawkes and New Year’s Eve
Within the City of Cape Town, Fireworks are regulated by the Explosive Act, Act 26 0f 1956 and the By-law Relating to Fire Safety as amended.
Residents are reminded of the following;
1. discharging shop bought fireworks in the residential area is prohibited.
2. no fireworks site has been made available for the discharge of fireworks for Guy Fawkes and New Year’s Eve Celebrations.
A fine of R1500.00 may be imposed for each of the above provisions transgressed.
For any emergency with the use of Fireworks, contact the 107 Emergency Control Centre by dialling 107 from a Land Line and 021 480 7700 from a Cell phone.
The City will not be held liable for any claims for injury or damage that may occur from the use of fireworks.
S.E. Rossouw
for CFO: I Schnetler
City of Cape Town: Fire & Rescue Services