{"id":44382,"date":"2024-11-05T08:00:20","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T06:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/city-of-cape-town-increases-security-for-guy-fawkes-festivities-20241105\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T23:05:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T21:05:52","slug":"city-of-cape-town-increases-security-for-guy-fawkes-festivities-20241105","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/city-of-cape-town-increases-security-for-guy-fawkes-festivities-20241105\/","title":{"rendered":"City of Cape Town increases security for Guy Fawkes festivities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cape Town is on high alert for Guy Fawkes Day, urging residents to report illegal fireworks and stay vigilant. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safety measures focus on preventing assaults, stoning, and mob attacks, with extra security in high-risk areas. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The City encourages pet owners to keep animals safe indoors during the celebrations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The City\u2019s Safety and Security Directorate and emergency services is on high alert and ready for any incidents of assault, stoning of vehicles or mob attacks during Guy Fawkes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayco member for safety and security JP Smith says authorities will focus on hotposts during Guy Fawkes activities which occurs on 5 November (today) each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI want to appeal to the public at large to help maintain that momentum by calling out bad behaviour, and reporting those who insist on partaking in these destructive behaviours,\u201d said Smith. \u201cOur staff will be on high alert, but we also caution motorists to be careful, and for parents to keep a close eye on their children.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The City warns that they will be clamping down on illegal fireworks and the macabre traditions associated with the day, that still remain prevalent in certain areas of the metropole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-decline\">Decline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the City, fireworks-related incidents declined by 31% in reported incidents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have seen very encouraging signs in recent years of a downturn. \u201cThis downturn is in what passes for revelry around Guy Fawkes,\u201d said Smith. \u201cTo pet owners \u2013 monitor your animals, and keep them indoors where possible, to minimise the risk of trauma from fireworks.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smith added that a ban on fireworks was the best solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cUnfortunately, that is outside of the City\u2019s purview, but we will ensure that we play our part to curb it as best as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a social media post last week, the Animal Welfare Society of SA said they anticipated lost and stray pets due to the terrifying effects of fireworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe, therefore, appeal to pet owners to please identify their pet(s) preferably with a microchip or at least with a safe collar and tag,\u201d the post read. \u201cWe further advise residents living in areas where fireworks will be released to adopt the following guidelines to protect their animals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"InfoBlock\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_84b9859b\">\n<div class=\"heading\">Guidelines:<\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure all animals have identification \u2013 sudden loud bangs can cause pet(s) to run away and get lost.<\/li>\n<li>If possible, stay at home with your pets if fireworks will be used nearby.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your pet(s) inside and preferably in a room that is safe and secure.<\/li>\n<li>Try to mask any noise by drawing the curtains and playing calming music at a reasonable volume.<\/li>\n<li>Put familiar and comforting things around them such as toys and baskets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul 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