For pyrotechnic displays prior permission must be obtained from the Regional Commander: Explosives Unit of the SA Police Services on Tel: 021 506 2000.
Cape Town
- Mnandi Beach parking area
- Strandfontein Beach parking area
- Maiden's Cove parking area
- Green Point Track (in the grounds)
- Vygieskraal Stadium parking area
Helderberg
- Gordon's Bay Main Beach
- Strand Beach (at Deep Blue)
- Macassar Beach
South Peninsula
- Sunrise Beach, Muizenberg
- Fish Hoek Beach
- Hout Bay Beach
Tygerberg
- De Grendel Sports Ground, Parow
- Sleepy Hollow Park, Elsies River
- Nooitgedacht Sports Ground, Bishop Lavis
- Bus Terminus in Erica Road, Belhar
- Sports Ground in Roosendal Street, Delft
Oostenberg
- Blue Downs Sports Stadium, Hindle Road, Delft
Blaauwberg
- Mamre Sportsfield
- Wesfleur Sportsfield
- Milnerton Palms, Woodbridge Island
- Blaauwberg Beach area opposite KFC (Blaauwberg Road)
- Big Bay
Persons discharging fireworks at these sites do so at their own risk. The City will not be held liable for any claims for injury or damage which may arise. It is also against the law for children under the age of 16 to handle or use fireworks except under the supervision of an adult.
The use of fireworks is regulated by the Explosives Act, Act 26 of 1956. The SA Police Services grant licences to sell fireworks. The selling of fireworks by informal traders/street hawkers is illegal. A retailer may not sell fireworks to children under the age of 16. Fireworks may only be sold in sealed packages, as received from the suppliers.
Incidents of illegal discharge of fireworks can be reported to the Metro Police Control Centre on 0860 POLICE (0860 765 423). In the case of any emergency situation please contact the Emergency Communications Centre of the City of Cape Town on 107 (or 021 480 7700 from cellphones).
Issued by:
Directorate: Communication and Marketing
City of Cape Town
Tel: 021 400 2201
Fax: 021 957 0023
Media queries:
Wilfred Solomons
Disaster Risk Management
Tel: 021 597 5000
