BAN Fireworks in Pretoria
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#1002
I want fire works to be totally banned where animals can be harmed with noise as a regard of bomb crackers etc being used. Really the dog owners have to buy medicine to keep our dogs comfortable during this time. It is harmful to dogs and thier hearing is sensitive and very traumatic. Dog owners leave thier dogs at home while going on holiday. The next day dogs are running around in the streets astray because of the trauma of fireworks that is permitted to be used in domestic areas. Total waste of money. If fireworks want to be fired it must be done on a designated area outside of the domestic area where animals are kept. The government do not make any effort to control this very sensitive issue. The shop owners selling this fireworks must be penalised as well for selling this trash. Fireworks must not be sold in any shop!!!Corrie Van der merwe (Pretoria, 2025-01-02)
#1003
It traumatized my dog.Suraiya Naidoo (Pretoria, 2025-01-02)
#1004
Traumatized pets, way too harmful and causes heartache & pain.Preggie Canniappan (Pretoria, 2025-01-02)
#1006
i have pets. i’ve never seen them so scared because of fireworks 💔Dineo Sedibe (Pretoria, 2025-01-02)
#1007
Fireworks disturb wild birds each year. Many leave their nests never to return.Robert Cameron-Ellis (Pretoria, 2025-01-02)
#1008
My poor animals are in a state of panic when the fireworks go offBerdine Botha (Pretoria, 2025-01-02)
#1009
very stricter control measures are needed to regulate the use of fireworks. A total ban is actually desirable.Johan Botes (Pretoria, 2025-01-02)
#1011
Its a threat for animals,and could cause fire.Robert Hurn (Pretoria, 2025-01-02)
#1012
We haven't had a quiet day since the beginning of December. The loud bangs upset people and animals.Ruth Dreyer (Pretoria, 2025-01-02)
#1013
Animals deserve better than to be frightened in such way that some die. Some people do not care and use them to hurt the animals on purpose. Not just that Autistic children are also effected in these situations that can lead to self harm as they do not understand and get frightened by the loud noises and bangs of crackers. I have seen numerous videos of parents with autistic children showing their behavior during these events and it is heartbreaking to watch.Jo-meri van staden (Preroria, 2025-01-02)
#1015
Please stop the use of any fireworks or crackers in our beautiful city.Linette Van der Merwe (Pretoria, 2025-01-02)
#1020
To protect all living beings from the trauma, shock, noise and injuries that fireworks cause.Tanya Webber (Pretoria, Tshwane, 2025-01-02)
#1025
Fireworks is traumatic for animals in residential areasLina Hepburn (Pretoria, 2025-01-02)
#1026
It is horrible for animals and elderly people.Jackie Navarria (Pretoria, 2025-01-02)
#1027
BAN Fireworks in PretoriaTheresa Erasmus (Gauteng, 2025-01-02)
#1029
Of the trauma it causes to people and all animals.Bernie van Deventer (Pretoria, 2025-01-02)
#1030
I'm signing because I have pets and I can see the trauma they go through. It is harmful to all animals. Humans can be cruel and hurt animals with the fireworks.Jackie Goldie (Centurion, 2025-01-02)
#1032
My pets are traumatized from the fireworksThamesan Govender (Pretoria, 2025-01-02)
#1033
Fireworks are cruel to all living animals.Martha Sophia Smith (Centurion, 2025-01-02)
#1035
Fireworks cause unnecessary dtress and harm to animals. Many run away, suffer injury and some havebto be put down because of injury. Spectacular works in the night sky can ve created by laser technology without harming animals and causing harm in the environment.Education of general public urgently required. Sales should be banned and those who provide fireworks heavily fined.
Rita Burger (Pretoria, 2025-01-02)
#1036
Fireworks harms and causes anxiety and death to our natural ecosystems around us. Birds drop dead from fear, bees are disoriented, wildlife run and abandon their young, pets are suffering from anxiety for long periods afterwards. This is heartbreaking. Not to mention the damage of the pieces falling back onto the earth and possibly into the water at rivers, dams and lakes.It could possibly be done at a large stadium for a short while where it is only located there. It bothers the rest of the people including elderly people. It is selfish.
Marguerite Greeff (Pretoria, 2025-01-02)
#1039
I hate the insensitive of people shooting firecrackers in the neighborhood upsetting young children and animals. Furthermore, adults allow children to shoot fireworks which may cause serious bodily harm.The use of fireworks should be restricted to professionals in a controlled environment
Annette Pool (Pretoria, 2025-01-02)
#1040
I have dogs and cats and they are terrified of the crackers. I want it to be banned.Esmari Harmse (Pretoria, 2025-01-02)
#1043
I have dogs and they become so agitatedVenetia Nsibande (Pretoria, 2025-01-02)
#1045
I am the human of 4 dogs and a cat. I usually have a hard time keeping them calm during times when their are loud noises such as fire works. This is not fair to them or me.I also have been the unlucky receiver of a cracker being thrown in my clothing, to give me a "fright" and, besides from the immediate pain, I could not sit four almost a month. I still have the scar to remind me of that unfortunate incident.
Elmarie Boshoff (Pretoria, 2025-01-02)
#1047
I live in a nature conservation area near mayhem and the fireworks disturb the animals badly wild and tame alike .Dino Dos Santos (Pretoria, 2025-01-03)
#1051
Fireworks are bad for kds, old people and all animals. Fireworks should be stopped.Ansie Smuts (Pretoria, 2025-01-03)
#1053
To ban fireworks in PretoriaKaren Swanepoel (Pretoria, 2025-01-03)
#1055
Im against fireworks as it does more harm and scary to pets. Pets are in an enclosed area and cant protect themselvesMatthew Slabbert (Pretoria, 2025-01-03)
#1056
It is cruel to animals and noisy.Wessel Joubert (Pretoria, 2025-01-03)
#1057
I am an animal lover and value their lives, and I know how devastating the noise and lighting for animals are, both pets and wild lifeRonel Jansen van vuuren (Pretoria, 2025-01-03)
#1060
I agree that fireworks should be banned in PretoriaAnlia Visser (Pretoria, 2025-01-03)
#1061
Of the poor animals and small kids who are frighted and people don't careTeresa Meintjes (Silverton, 2025-01-03)
#1062
I have a dog and it upsets him. I am also thinking of all the other animals.Liezl Pentz (Elarduspark, 2025-01-03)
#1063
My dog is totally scared firework and even thunderKelly Roberto (Gauteng, 2025-01-03)
#1064
I hate Fireworks,because I suffer from PTSD,and my animals suffer from the noise?Wim Smith (Pretoria, 2025-01-03)
#1065
I have three terriers that we struggle with every single year and sometimes they end up hurting themselves because of this noise. I'm really tired of grown people who have no respect for animals.Margoshyiah Jantjies (Pretoria, 2025-01-03)
#1067
My dog's health and safetyWilna Welthagen (Gauteng, 2025-01-03)
#1069
I want to ban fireworks in Pretoria.Ryno Blom (Pretoria, 2025-01-03)
#1071
Fireworks traumatise my animalsZandisile Kwini (Centurion, 2025-01-03)
#1072
Im signing because of the incredible cruelty to animals caused by fireworks.R Meiring (Tswane, 2025-01-03)
#1075
Fireworks terrify innocent animalsMarion Moss (Centurion, 2025-01-03)
#1078
Not good for animalsCharles Du Plessis (Pretoria North, 2025-01-03)
#1079
Every single year we have to look after our animals who are terrified of the fireworks. Not to mention the residue, etc. we have to pick up in our garden the next day. My heart breaks for those animals who has to stay outside and endure this horrific torture every year. People are very self-centered and self-entitled without thinking of the consequences.AnneMarie Myburgh (Pretoria, 2025-01-03)
#1082
Animals are loosing their lives, fire risks and damage to personal propJaco Janse van Rensburg (Suiderberg, 2025-01-03)
#1083
Please ban the manufacturing, importing and selling of fireworks in South AfricaLindi Malan (Pretoria, 2025-01-03)
#1084
It absolutely breaks my heart to see and hear how scared the animals become. They become bewildered and a lot of owners do not care about the wellbeing of their pets and the wild life in the surrounding areas.Hantie Fourie (Pretoria, 2025-01-03)
#1089
I am against fireworks for they damage caused to nature and all.living creatures.Ronelle Kloppers (Pretoria, 2025-01-03)
#1091
We had terrible fireworks in Mnandi last night (2024/12/31). We have horses and other wild life in the area, and my own dogs were traumatized. The fireworks also went on until 3:30am, despite reminders going out on all groups in our area that fireworks are prohibited. It was extremely inconsiderate to owners and animals.Louanne Chamberlain (Centurion, 2025-01-03)
#1092
I feel if the community can get a public space where these fire works can be held, by all means, but not in residential areas, because it is these bom fire crackers that are so loud, form part of noise polition, and some people just dont care if yiu have animals or even elderly people in your home, oo just the fact that you just would like to enjoy the festive peacefully.Armand Otto (Pretoria, 2025-01-03)
#1094
It hurts animalsSonja Rex (Centurion, 2025-01-03)
#1095
I hate fireworks. They drive my autistic son to meltdowns. Meltdown will last 4 to 6 hours. Not funAdele Vorster (Pretoria, 2025-01-03)
#1096
Animals mainlyJEANINE STEYN (PRETORIA, 2025-01-03)
#1097
I love animals and i hate fireworksVanessa De Leeuw (Roodeplaat, 2025-01-04)
#1098
My dogs always get very anxious due to the fireworks. It is not fun at all to see them going through this anxiety and fear.RUDENE DU PREEZ (Pretoria, 2025-01-04)
#1099
Fireworks has absolutely no benefit, but scares my dogs into a frenzy, and has a huge negative impact on nature.Hanlie Roets (Centurion, 2025-01-04)
#1100
against the use of crackersjapie jansen van Renburg (pretoria gardens, 2025-01-04)
#1101
Danger to animalsJohan Koen (Centurion, 2025-01-04)
#1102
i have dogs, and I feel sorry for the risk takers ou there like armed response that might think a bomb cracker is someone who is shooting at themMadeleine Van Der Merwe (Rietfontein, 2025-01-04)
#1103
For the animals, older people and those that do not want to hear that noiseMariq SWANEPOEL (Pretoria, 2025-01-04)
#1104
I have pets that are super scared of fireworks and being a pet mom and see how bad it effects them, and knowing there are other fur babies running scared from all the fireworks, being hurt please stop all fireworks!!!Danelle Jansen van Rensburg (Pretoria, 2025-01-04)
#1106
Fireworks are dangerous to animals wild life as well as domestic pets. They scare the elderly and babies. It's a hazard for burning down houses and bushes where birds bread and sleep. Let the people rather donate the thousands of rands spend on fireworks, for the needy and less fortunate people who go without food and shelter. It is much needed in South AfricaA De Beer (Pretoria, 2025-01-04)
#1107
Fireworks harm animals.Schalk Doms (Pretoria, 2025-01-04)
#1109
Fire works are scaring animals to the bone.Carinda Habig (Pretoria, 2025-01-05)
#1112
Hate the pain fireworks cause animalsErika Schnetler (Pretoria, 2025-01-05)
#1113
I have dogs of mine own and i dont like to see that the dog get hurtAnna Pienaat (Pretoris, 2025-01-05)
#1114
Fireworks is harmful for animals, children and add no value to anything.Johan Lewies (Pretoria, 2025-01-05)
#1115
I understand the danger that fireworks possess for animals, as well as the unnecessary trauma they cause.Chiara Myburgh (Pretoria, 2025-01-05)
#1119
As fireworks are beautiful, there is a right time and a right place for something like this. However, in Pretoria in general, there to many animals who get terrified, run away, die etc. There are also elderly people who could have health related problems when they get frightened.Samantha de la Harpe (Pretoria, 2025-01-05)
#1123
I'm thinking about the animals and the effect the sound has on them. Also how many animals get injured because of fear. I will make it my life mission to ban fireworks worldwide.Elaine Koen (Pretoria, 2025-01-05)
#1125
I'm fed up with people throwing crackers and make our animals sickCornelius Stander (Pretoria, 2025-01-06)
#1127
I have animals and it is cruel to use fireworksAnnette Bennett (Pretoria, 2025-01-06)
#1128
People should think of helpless animals before thinking of their own pleasure.Ilzabeth Delport (Pretoria, 2025-01-06)
#1131
I'm opposed to the firing of fireworks in residential areas as it poses a huge safety risk on children and animals.Gerhard Visser (Pretoria, 2025-01-06)
#1135
I love animals and feel sorry for them. They have anxiety and panic attacks, run away from homes and get lost. People are irresponsible and don't know when to stop!Marlene De Swardt (Pretoria, 2025-01-07)
#1136
Fireworks are causing anxiety to pets which also cause injuries totally unnecessaryMarietjie Pretorius (Centurion, 2025-01-07)
#1139
For the animalsMaria Joubert (Pretoria, 2025-01-07)
#1140
Awareness of all life on earth...it's It destroys our environment. Including bird life and our domestic animals. It is cruel to the earth.Mari BOOYSEN (Pretoria, 2025-01-07)
#1142
My grand daughter suffers with epilepsy and my son was brutally assaulted cracking his skull broke 3 ribs and his arm while screaming at him by a headmaster with 3 teachers standing by watching due to loosing his granny when he was 10 years old we never got justice as the monsters took his on life 3 weeks before the trial. due to this he has seizers with sudden loud noises and just this new year 2025 I had my son and grand daughter in hospital due to loud on going bangs. then yes my dogs are petrified on in particular that runs wild while trying to get a 4 year old granddaughter and my now 13 year old son out the house my fur baby got out and had people hutting all over for her i had to go alone to the hospital as someone need to help with the dogs and my elder dad who had suffered a major heart attack last year and was resuscitated. and now suffers with a serious heart condition. that my story.Due to the on going issue I deal with I can imagine what people with disabilities chronic illness elders wild life have to go through when they on there own.
Thank you to all the idiots that put a 4 year old and a 13 year old in hospital I could not control the seizers. so yes I am going into 2025 with a medical bills due to idiots and this was not the first time every time we have fireworks as it is an issue they go off at any given time with no warning i end up in an emergency room. at least with thunder and bad weather there is a warning.
MANDY HORN (Durban, 2025-01-08)
#1143
Anomals that gets extreamly hurt physically on their bodirs. As well as thrir hearing abd that creates a fight or flight reaction.The sam as me that are on didability due to 24/7 tinnitus and hyperacussus, fire works causes te same reaction in humens as im a imals due to their hesring, it is not just the ears but in the brain the receiptors from esr to brsin that misfire and causes anxiety attacks and the person has psin all over their bodt, same as an epilepsy seizures . That causes migrains, ear psin, muscle spasms and can last up to 4 days, but then the prople keep on shooting fireworks make it even worse going on for 2 to 4 fay shooting these fire works and the person or animal on receiving side hss to go to hospital to get medical treatment. Who psys for this the owner of the ani.als or the person self, and hyperacussus not being understood by most focters give no attention to the patient or give the wrong medication. Total hell for the person living with hyperacussis combined with tinnitus and muscle spasms
Talaanna Schoonber (Pretoria North, 2025-01-08)
#1144
I hate animal crueltyYvonne Blignaut (Centurion, 2025-01-09)
#1145
Fireworks are dangerous to animals and the environmentElise Stoel (Centurion, 2025-01-09)
#1147
I’m signing this because I hate fireworks, the sound and the smell of it. My kids are traumatised by the sound. I also hate the affect it has on my dogs.Melissa Southon (Pretoria, 2025-01-09)
#1152
Residents are ignoring the bylaw banning the setoff of fireworks within residential areas. The TMPD and Police are ill-equipped to police nonconformance. Retailers in shopping centre's are not bared from selling fireworks to people without licenses. In general there is absolutely no control.Andre Vermeulen (Pretoria, 2025-01-09)
#1153
Fireworks have to stop!!! It is severe cruelty to animals. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me this opportunity to make my voice heard.Magi Bantjes (Pretoria, 2025-01-09)
#1154
I’m signing because of the trauma that fireworks cause animals and birdsAnnamarie Gschwend (Pretoria, 2025-01-09)
#1155
I am totally in agreement of Fireworks and Crackers being banned totally.The affect that these have on animals and children is devastating.
The illegal selling of these from vendors on street corners must be stopped. Also TMPD in Tshwane must start patrolling and fining these culprits in all areas. Their patrols and vehicles must be increased during the firework periods. Possibly for Tshwane to look into having controlled firework displays in areas that do not affect suburbs - animals and children.
Elaine Battle (Tshwane, 2025-01-10)
#1157
I wish fire works to be banned.Schalk Welgemoed (Gauteng, 2025-01-10)
#1158
Dogs can't speak for themselves. Fireworks are extremely loud and traumatic for dogs.Louise Van Heerden (Pretoria, 2025-01-10)
#1161
Fireworks cause anxiety, and even heart attacks in animals. And it's sole purpose if for human enjoyment. It causes pollution. Gandhi once said. "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”Lalique Van den bergh (Pretoria, 2025-01-12)
#1166
I have dogs and see the negative effect fireworks has on them.Werner Nortje (Pretoria, 2025-01-13)
#1167
It is a barbaric and inhumane practice!Marianne Thiede (Pretoria, 2025-01-13)
#1168
I hate to see scared animals being lost or injured year after year.As Venter (Pretoria, 2025-01-13)
#1171
I'm an animal owner and I understand the severity caused when crackers are light or active or animals and other sensitive individuals. It's an inhumane act upon animals for crackers to be lit.Tebogo Trudee Maimane (Pretoria, 2025-01-14)
#1172
It is harmful for animals. Cruel and unnecessary. Not only domestic animals but wild life as well.Augusta van de Putte (Pretoria, 2025-01-15)
#1173
Ban FIREWORKS in Pretoria it annoying to humans and animalsGerhard Ferreira (Pretoria, 2025-01-16)
#1176
I feel pets of all sorts should be thought of and protect by us their owners.Willem van der Westhuyzen (Centurion, 2025-01-17)
#1180
Foreworks cause unnecessary anxiety to animals (wild) & domesticatedJason Taljaard (Pretoria, 2025-01-17)
#1182
Ban the sale of fireworks not only in Pretoria but South AfricaN Anderson (Capital park, 2025-01-17)
#1183
Fireworks harm the environmentFireworks cause suffering, injuries and death to animals, dogs and pets.
Fireworks pollutes water sources , air ,sky and land.
Fireworks cause wildlife to suffer and die
Fireworks injuries and deaths are common worldwide ( people)
Sacha Leigh (Pretoria, 2025-01-22)
#1184
I'm signing because of people being inconsiderate towards fur babies and in some case's abusive to our innocent fur babies!😰Vassie Moonsamy (Centurion, 2025-02-01)