As Guy Fawkes approaches, Cape Town’s enforcement and emergency services are preparing to maintain safety and curb illegal activities. The City’s Safety and Security Directorate will focus on known hotspots, monitoring for both fireworks and destructive behaviors like vehicle stoning and mob incidents. Encouragingly, last year saw a 31% drop in fireworks-related incidents.

Key Fireworks Guidelines:

• No designated fireworks areas for Diwali, Guy Fawkes, or New Year’s Eve.
• Fireworks displays require permits.
• Sales to minors and unsupervised handling are prohibited.

Report incidents via the City’s Emergency Centre at 021 480 7700 (cell) or 107 (landline).