City of Cape Town readies 'enforcement and emergency services' for Guy Fawkes

5 November is Guy Fawkes Day.

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Guy Fawkes Day commemorates the failed gunpowder plot of 1605 when someone called, Guy Fawkes and a group of others attempted to blow up parliament and King James I in England but were caught before they could light the barrels of gunpowder.

Since then, the day named after the man whose plan had backfired has become a 400-year-old tradition where people around the world set off fireworks on the day.

The City of Cape Town warns residents about the possible danger of this act on businesses, people and animals.

The City adds that unlike the Drakenstein Municipality, it could not impose a ban on the use of fireworks due to legal constraints.

Eye Witness News reports that the MMC for Safety and Security, JP Smith said: "A ban on fireworks is the best solution, but unfortunately that is outside of the city's purview, and we will ensure that we play our part to curb it as best possible."