Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Safety and Security Portfolio Head, Cllr Queenie Pink has called on all residents and visitors in the City to refrain from the discharge of fireworks on Thursday, 5 November 2020, as some residents celebrate Guy Fawkes day.
According to the COVID-19 regulations currently in place, the discharge of fireworks is not permitted. Residents are advised to note that we are still on Lockdown Alert Level 1 and there are no designated areas identified to set off fireworks.
“No person may allow any minor under his/her supervision to ignite any fireworks and there is no exception to this rule. No person may light fireworks in any place where animals are present, no person may use fireworks on any school or senior citizens’ residents.”
“Even under normal circumstances no person can use fireworks within 500 meters of any petrol station or petrol depot without Special Council Authorisation. No person or organization can present a firework display unless formally authorized to do so by Council after giving atleast 14 days’ notice before display. Authorisation is also required from the Civil Aviation Authority and the Chief Inspector of Explosives. At such a display, if a permission has been granted, a pyrotechnics and SAPS explosive expert must be present at all times,” said Cllr Pink.
Under Alert Level 1 of the Lockdown, the City will also not allow any person to sell or make available fireworks and no burning of tyres will be allowed on the road, as this damages the road infrastructure.
For more information or to report any transgressions residents are encouraged to call the toll-free 10111 number.
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NELSON MANDELA BAY - STERN WARNING ISSUED BY MUNICIPALITY AGAINST FIREWORKS ON GUY FAWKES DAY
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