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Residents give views on fireworks

Joburg residents were asked if fireworks should be banned for all celebrations throughout the year. This is what they had to say …

November 3, 2016

Nokuthula Sonile Less than a minute

Joburg residents were asked if fireworks should be banned for all celebrations throughout the year. This is what they had to say …

WISDOM UMALI: Fireworks are not okay if you have animals, they get hurt and get anxious.

RASHID UR REHMAN: Fireworks only do harm when not handled properly. People should celebrate with care.

NURAAN ALLIE: Fireworks look pretty but they scare animals. They should be restricted to a certain time.

NOMUSA NYONI: Fireworks can be used but children should be taught the danger of carelessly handling fireworks.

MORENA SEPENG: Fireworks are not bad, we just need to use them in a safer way.

JESTINAH KADEMAUNGA: I don't like how fireworks can go off for a long time when people are celebrating, it can be distressing. — JESTINAH KADEMAUNGA: I don’t like how fireworks can go off for a long time when people are celebrating, it can be distressing.

CATHERINE MEYER: Fireworks should be banned as they scare animals. My dog died after it got scared of fireworks and went through a window and got injured.

November 3, 2016

Nokuthula Sonile Less than a minute