Procedure for use of fireworks in Govan Mbeki municipal area
Dates, when the public in specific areas can discharge fireworks, will be published in the municipal social media page, notice boards and local media.
HIGHVELD: No fireworks allowed other than Joubert Park in Bethal if you like to celebrate new year with fireworks. Police will enforce these By-laws, a R1500 fine can be imposed.
1. Relevant legislation:
– Explosives Act no 26 of 1956
– Explosives Amendment Act 178 of 1993
– Municipal by-law 385 of 20 November 1998
2. Procedure by public:
– Dates when the public in specific areas can discharge fireworks will be published in the municipal social media page, notice boards and local media.
– Areas specified for the discharge of fireworks are the following:
1. Secunda : Graceland (Overflow parking)
2. Evander : Stand 1463 sporting grounds
3. Trichardt : Western side of Paul Kruger Road at the 4×4 track.
4. Kinross : Stand 2207 park at the golf course.
5. eMbalenhle : Stand 2099 sport stadium b-field.
6. Charl Cilliers : 186 Ackerman Street
7. Thistle Grove : Stand 2769 at the dam.
8. Bethal : Joubert Park Stadium.
9. eMzinoni : eMzinoni Sport Stadium.
10. Leandra : Area next to the water reservoir.
11. Lebahong : Sport stadium.
– Should the public not adhere to these specific areas, the fireworks can be confiscated and destroyed.
– When fireworks are confiscated complete a form (FW4).
– Should the owner of the fireworks refuse to sign for the confiscated fireworks, have a witness sign in his/her place.
