Apologies from the human race for fireworks

To those who lavish tens of thousands of Rand on brainless fireworks for a few hours of fun, just think: all that money could have fed several families for a few months, or bought food for an animal charity to feed dogs for a whole year.

But then again, money does not buy class, so you probably wouldn’t understand. Shame.

To the authorities who actually allow this to happen every year, and even join in on this frivolous activity, you are a disgrace to the badge that you wear and the skintight uniform which bulges from the free food.

To the dogs, cats and birds who cower in fear and land up in shelters or at the vet with stitches from cut glass and palisades every year, please accept apologies from the part of the human race who actually love and treasure you.