This is an appeal for a Nationwide Ban on the use of Fireworks as it:

• pollutes the air with harmful and toxic gases and particulates
• contributes to global warming by emitting large amounts of carbon dioxide and producees harmful gasses that is destroying the ozone layer
• pollutes water with heavy metals and perchlorates
• harms pets, animals and birds
• is a fire hazard
• generates unnecessary trash
• it is a safety issue, harmful to health, can injure and maim and can cause permanent hearing loss
• noisy and inconsiderate to neighbours
• causes stress and worry, both in the fear of potential danger and  noise pollution.
• South Africa is taking global lead to ban fireworks for environmental reasons like global warming and for animal welfare.
• only selfish people use fireworks for pleasure at the expense of damaging the environment and causing stress to animals
• it is a waste of money, the money can rather be used to feed the poor and hungry
• send a message to your local and national government representative or write to newspapers or share it on social media.
• widely supported by community based organisations