Ban Fireworks-South Africa

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#2001

Fireworks have to be banned once and for all.

(johannesburg, 2017-12-16)

#2002

Fireworks have to be banned once and for all.

(johannesburg, 2017-12-16)

#2003

Fireworks must be banned for the safety of all animals it's not fair and certainly not good for our loved pets and animals

(Johannesburg, 2017-12-16)

#2004

Fireworks must be banned for the safety of all animals it's not fair and certainly not good for our loved pets and animals

(Johannesburg, 2017-12-16)

#2005

gwattel

(Johannesburg, 2017-12-16)

#2008

My animals are frightened of fireworks and it is cruel and very sad how people just don't understand and don't care what these things do to them. It breaks my heart every time.and people just don't care.....

(johannesburg, 2017-12-16)

#2009

The carnage left being is heart breaking

(Alberton, 2017-12-16)

#2010

Fireworks terrorises domestic and wild / feral animals as well as elderly. Stop this selfish practice and save lives.

(Boksburg, 2017-12-16)

#2013

cruelty to all animals and wild life. Fireworks have no part in our lives

(Gauteng, 2017-12-16)

#2020

Animals need a voice

(Kloof, 2017-12-16)

#2027

Fireworks traumatise animals

(Pretoria, 2018-01-03)

#2031

I hate it when people abuse animals.

(Kempton Park, 2018-01-11)

#2032

I hate it when people abuse animals.

(Kempton Park, 2018-01-11)

#2034

I hate to see annimals suffer

(Terenure x3, 2018-01-11)

#2035

Fireworks are so unneccessary. Animals should never be stressed or harmed for something that is purely a human "joy" for the moment it lasts.. Stop the fireworks!!

(Espoo, 2018-01-30)

#2039

Its inhumane the damage fireworks do to ALL animals from birds cats dogs etc

(Edenvale, 2018-04-04)

#2045

I cannot handle the discomfort caused by the senceless disregard of human and animal rights

(Benoni, 2018-11-07)

#2046

it is disgusting that this garbage is actually promoted by the so called South African Hindu Maha Sabha an organization run by ignorant misfits like its president Ashwin Trikamjee . Fireworks is not part of a Diwali festival. Ask Trikamjee to email me I'll give him a history lesson in hinduisim......or and I am a real hindu.

(Durban, 2018-11-07)

#2047

I have 2 beautiful dogs and I treasure them more than lighting a firework at my religious celebration and firework is banned in my home!!

(Durban, 2018-11-07)

#2051

I am disgusted that this is still going on. Once again for human "entertainment" with no regard for who it affects around them. When will the human race wake up!

(Cape Town, 2019-01-01)

#2054

All animals are terrified with crackers, so many animals die because they trying to get away from the noise. Humans do horrific things with animals and crackers. Please ban them

(Johannesburg, 2019-01-01)

#2055

Shocking numbers of animals terrified, dying because of being hit by cars, heart failure, shivering and shaking, salivating, hanged by their own collars whilst trying to scale walls/fences etc. all because of man's selfish ways of entertaining himself. Fireworks have no room in SA, or anywhere in the world. All the birds, squirrels, cats are also affected. Come on surely this cannot be overlooked any longer.

(Cape Town, 2019-01-01)

#2057

I think fireworks are terrifying for animals and a lot of people and they should not be subjected to that fear.

(Durban, 2019-01-01)

#2059

It’s absolutely disgusting to see the damage done to pets and wildlife
Fireworks must be banned

(Durban, 2019-01-01)

#2060

I'm signing because far to many animals have been hurt or maimed because of fireworks and I feel enough is enough. One of the ways to stop selfish people is to hit their pockets. Of course a prison sentence would be better

(Ballito, 2019-01-01)

#2061

Fireworks are dangerous to himumans and animals

(Durban, 2019-01-01)

#2063

Let there be light lights but not the bangs

(Durban, 2019-01-01)

#2064

I have witnessed the trauma that fireworks causes and want this ridiculous practice to stop for the sake of all animals and birds that are so severely effected.

(Durban, 2019-01-01)

#2065

This is harmful stressful to my animals and children

(Durban, 2019-01-01)

#2067

Fireworks are harmful to children and animals. Firework festivals for religious reasons should be celebrated under controlled conditions where attendees can pay towards costs. Fireworks in residential areas should be banned.

(Durban, 2019-01-02)

#2068

The trauma experienced by pets, wildlife, the very young and very old and infirm is NOT the right way to start a new year.

(Pinetown, 2019-01-02)

#2069

I do this for my animals.

(Jhb, 2019-01-02)

#2070

Fireworks are a danger & cause untold stress to many animals

(Bushman's River Mouth, 2019-01-02)

#2071

Animals cannot speak AK for themselves and they deserve to be loved, safe and happy. With fireworks going off they're scared, they get hurt and some die. It's unfair to them.

(Pinetown, 2019-01-02)

#2074

Im against Fireworks

(Durban, 2019-01-02)

#2075

The torture perpetrated on innocent animals is disgusting and totally depraved.

(Durban, 2019-01-02)

#2077

I love animals

(Johannesburg, 2019-01-02)

#2079

I hate fireworks.

(Kempton Park, 2019-01-02)

#2081

Its harmful to animals. People cant obey the laws set out. People are reckless. It does more harm than good. Not entertaining when the bombs go off right next to your house, your animals are so frightened that they wet them self.

(Vredenburg, 2019-01-02)

#2083

It is cruel to monkeys..birds...pets...young children......
Even birds shriek in trees outside after each explosion....Divali and New Year

(Umhlanga, 2019-01-02)

#2085

There is a law in place and people do not care so ban them.

(Durban, 2019-01-02)

#2086

We need to get banning of all noisy fireworks in place asap. This is for all occasions. Weddings, yes weddings. I was at a yacht club 1 year ago and they let off fire works. My 1st experience with weddings. I was shocked. Also ban it for Diwali, christmas day and old years. It causes death and many injuries. Please ban all fireworks please.

(Durban, 2019-01-02)

#2087

I have animals and the stress they go to is just not worth any firework, doesn't matter how beautiful.
All for banning of fireworks everywhere

(pietermaritzburg, 2019-01-02)

#2088

Fireworks sucks!!

(Irene, 2019-01-02)

#2089

Our 5 cats went crazy from all the very loud bangs.
The next day your read about many dogs who injured themselves trying to get away from the noise or who jumped the fence and are lost. The reports of wild birds and animal are also horrific.There is also a total disregard of the laws regarding the use of fireworks and no policing at all.

(Durban, 2019-01-02)

#2090

It is time that fireworks be banned to protect animals that is sound sensitive and animals being abused by humans that injure them with fire works.

(Cape Town, 2019-01-02)

#2091

Totally agree with the ban on Fireworks, unless you are a pet owner, you have no idea how these continuous bombardment of noises affect these poor fur babies..BAN FIREWORKS!

(Oakdale, Bellville, 2019-01-02)

#2094

I love Animals & HATE Fireworks

(The Southernmost Point Of Africa, 2019-01-02)

#2095

I have 2 Labradors that is also very stressed when they hear fireworks. I think it's not neccesary to scare animals and cause injuries or even deaths due to fireworks!

(Worcester, 2019-01-02)

#2096

End Fireworks!!

(Durban, 2019-01-02)

#2097

To protect all animals and prevent them from hurting.

(Cape town, 2019-01-02)

#2101

I wish this could become a reality because though it is illegal people just ignores the law and continue with disrespectful destruction.

(Gillits, 2019-01-02)

#2102

Fireworks are an abomination and senseless. It causes fear not only in our animals but also our babies and little children.

(Durban, 2019-01-02)

#2103

I am signing this as I believe fireworks do more harm than good. Animals of all kinds suffer for this rediculous form of 'celebration' it is unnecessary and wasteful! In addition creates pollution as people never pick up the bits of debris left behind! I fully support banning fireworks!

(Durban, 2019-01-02)

#2104

This abject cruelty and total disregard for animal's, elderly people and the majority of others is totally unacceptable. These MUST be banned!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Durban, 2019-01-03)

#2105

Setting off fireworks in a residential area is just madness. The Government should get involved and simply just ban them and only allow their purchase if you have a licence and it is for a public event away from where they can cause harm to animals, the elderly, young children, etc.

(Boksburg, 2019-01-03)

#2108

I hate fireworks and the damage it does.

(Cape Town, 2019-01-03)

#2109

For the love of animals and birds

(Sunningdale, 2019-01-03)

#2111

I feel for the poor animals whose hearing so much more sensitive than ours

(Durban, 2019-01-03)

#2112

I hate what it is doing to animals (domestic and wildlife)!!!!

(Pretoria, 2019-01-03)

#2115

Fire works must be banned except for organized displays.
This action will save injures in children and save
trauma caused to animals by the loud explosions.

(cape town, 2019-01-04)

#2116

Fireworks are dangerous and scare and kill animals

(Durban, 2019-01-04)

#2118

I run Sabie-MAST Mass Animal Sterilization Trust and am actively try to BAN FIREWORKS in my home town but agree it should be a National Rule !!!!!

(sabie, 2019-01-05)

#2121

The police are not enforcing the current laws regarding fireworks and importers are freely bringing in illegal fireworks and distributing them countrywide. They are freely available and no-one adheres to any of the guidelines or laws. It is a war-zone. They must be banned!

(Durban, 2019-01-09)

#2122

I have photos of the horror fireworks did during the new year celebrations. A firecracker that was tied to a cat's tail and lit

(Orange Grove JHB, 2019-01-11)

#2124

There is no law enforced re fireworks so now they need to be banned outright

(Johannesburg, 2019-01-11)

#2127

Fireworks are used carelessly. They noise alone affects our pets and children. This past New Years 2 cats in our area were severely injured from fireworks.

(Johannesburg, 2019-01-11)

#2128

They stress animals out and cause many cases of animal abuse, disappearance and death.

(Johannesburg, 2019-01-11)

#2129

I'M SIGNING BECAUSE FIREWORKS IN ANY ENVIRONMENT POLUTE, THEY CAUSE SEVERE HARM TO ANIMALS. AND THEY ARE DANGEROUS AND POINTLESS

(JOHANNESBURG, 2019-01-12)

#2130

Fireworks should be banned completely. The impact they have on people, animals and the environment is larger than the malicious joy people gain from them.

(Johannesburg, 2019-01-12)

#2135

This HAS to stop. It is the cause of too much carnage in our country.

(Bloemfontein, 2019-02-04)

#2136

Status confirmed: I have: read, approved of, supported, signed, and shared this cause, campaign, daily action, and petition. These actions were taken upon Monday, the 16th of September 2019. My signature is counted as the numbered: #2,136th signature of this petition. This information has been typed for record(s) maintenance purpose(s). O:-|

(Sydney, 2019-09-16)

#2139

Too many animals are dying for human entertainment. Diwali is the festival of lights NOT fireworks. It is not an excuse for this type of trauma and harm on our furr babies.

(Johannesburg, 2019-10-29)

#2141

I'm signing because it is not only harmful to the wildlife and pets, but elderly. Often then not it is the children which cause the injury and misuse. We as a society should practice love, compassion, respect, understanding

(Ladysmith, 2019-10-29)

#2142

I am signing this on behalf of the creatures that cannot express themselves. I am sick and tired of having to drug my fur children and ship them off to quiet locations

(Midrand, 2019-10-29)

#2144

Harmful to animals

(MIDRAND Gauteng, 2019-10-29)

#2145

I am signing because I am tired of having my dogs and child petrified because people are letting off fireworks over our house! And because it is not fair to all the animals and people suffering with ptsd, autism, anxiety etc...

(Johannesburg, 2019-10-29)

#2147

Fireworks are dangerous and terrify animals wild, domesticated and birds, often causing indirect injuries and sometimes directly. Fireworks are unnecessaryly loud and intrusive. People using fireworks can be inconsiderate towards animals and birds, and neighbors and for all these reasons fireworks in my opinion should be banned for private use.

(Midrand, 2019-10-29)

#2150

I object to animals being traumatized in any way!

(Sandton, 2019-10-30)

#2151

They are harmful to both people and animals. People get injured and animals suffer tremendous stress because of the noise

(Johannesburg, 2019-10-30)

#2152

This is ridiculous. Bad for the animals, people and environment

(Guateng, 2019-11-01)

#2154

Im signing this petition for tge sake of my animals..and those that live around me, people abuse the use of fireworks they need to be stopped

(Port shepstone, 2019-11-07)

#2157

So many animals suffer for the lack of common sense from what is supposed to be the superior beings, aka humans.

Whether it is fear that causes animals to flee feom their homes, or wildlife that dies in terror, or from poisen from the derbis or the polution that is contributing to global warming. Something needs to be done.

So many posts on social media that is against fireworks, why can we not get it banned? Lets unite and speak up for the ones without a voice.

(Roodepoort, 2019-12-28)

#2158

Animals suffer!

(Johannesburg, 2019-12-28)

#2159

Fireworks are extremely harmful and selfish. People who sell, use and enjoy fireworks disregard the health and safety of everyone around them.

(Johannesburg, 2019-12-29)

#2164

I am against the use of fireworks due to the fact that it is dangerous to the environment and causing mass amounts of fear in innocent animals. Please ban the selling and use of fireworks

(Johannesburg, 2019-12-31)

#2166

Just ban fireworks ....unnecessary crap

(Roodepoort, 2019-12-31)

#2168

Fireworks must be banned. Its cruel and causes harm to wildlife, domestic animals and birds

(Johannesburg, 2019-12-31)

#2169

I am signing this because of the terrible effects fireworks have on our animals, pets and wildlife. It is appalling how people set off fireworks wherever they please with no regard for our animals!

(Johannesburg, 2019-12-31)

#2170

Ban fireworks. As a practising Hindu i firmly state that it has nothing to do with my religion.
Ban fireworks as most of those using and abusing it, more often than not don't have much respect for anything.

(Pietermartizburg, 2019-12-31)

#2171

Fireworks are harmful to animals and the environment. Fireworks also serve no purpose other than human entertainment.

(Brakpan, 2019-12-31)

#2172

The unnecessary stress fireworks cause animals, the noise pollution it creates and the damage to the environment

(Johannesburg, 2019-12-31)

#2173

Fireworks are harmful to animals and the environment. Fireworks also serve NO purpose other than human entertainment for just 30 minutes.

(Pretoria North, 2019-12-31)

#2175

Fireworks scare and stress animals as well as the elderly and some small children. It is heartbreaking to witness the effects of fireworks on animals.

(Roodepoort, 2020-01-01)

#2177

I'm signing because fireworks inflict trauma on domestic animals, wildlife, birds, children, the elderly, damage the environment and are only a true tradition in China. All other cultures and religions have only "adopted" fireworks as a tradition, hence there is no necessity to use them.

(Florida Glen, 2020-01-01)

#2178

There is NO good reason to petrify/harm animals, not even a religious reason like Diwali!

(Roodepoort, 2020-01-01)

#2179

Please ban fireworks.

(Roodepoort, 2020-01-01)

#2180

I'm signing because fireworks are unfair towards animals

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-01)

#2181

Well, like drugs, they need to go!

(Roodepoort, 2020-01-01)

#2182

The fireworks are unsafe and by-laws are not adhered to.

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-01)

#2183

I am signing this petition because watching animals being terriefied for other peoples joy is heartbreaking.

(Joburg, 2020-01-01)

#2186

My animals are affected by this uncontrolled senseless abuse.

(Johannesburg, 2020-01-01)

#2189

This is the worst form of cruelty to animals and birds.

(Randburg, 2020-01-01)

#2194

Fireworks are very cruel for the voiceless.

(Randburg, 2020-01-01)

#2195

Fireworks are cruel, evil and totally unnecessary!

(KwaZulu Natal, 2020-01-01)