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EDITOR: BETTIE GILIOMEE
Heavy rain no damper for Splash Festival
Shannon Murie (7) enjoyed the fun rides at this year’s Splash Festival. PHOTO:WERNER HILLS
HEAVY rain did not deter festival goers from attending the annual Splash Festival as thousands flocked to the beachfront for fun-filled activities from April 3 until April 6. Splash Festival project manager from Soul Good Events, Darren Mungur, said due to the inclement weather, Splash Festival activities were called off on Sunday, 5 April, except for the volleyball. “The postponement was a precautionary decision and despite the bad weather we had a successful volleyball tournament with a huge turnout. Fortunately the weather allowed us to resume all activities on Monday. The crowds came in numbers on Monday making the festival a success,” said Mungur. Mungur said one of the pointers to gauge the success, is the feedback from businesses operating at the festival. “We have already received great feedback from the stalls operating at the festival. One of the coffee shops, Oh My Coffee, was selling 1 200 coffees a day.” Mungur said they were particulary proud of the fireworks displays on Saturday, April 4, as thousands gathered to view the grand displays. “The people loved it and the streets were buzzing,” said Mungur. – LIZEKA TANDWA
Fireworks bylaw reviewed LIZEKA TANDWA
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HE municipality’s decision to review the fireworks by-law and appointment of a task team to investigate the matter has been welcomed by societies campaigning for the rights of ani-
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Council approved the review of its Fireworks By-law on March 31.
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayoral Spokesperson, Kupido Baron, said during a formal sitting of the local legislature it was decided that a task team comprising members of the Safety and Security Committee, relevant officials from Legal Services and the Safety and Security Directorate, be established. “The first duty of the newly established team will be to spearhead the implementation of a public participation process – to consult all relevant role-players – in respect of a possible ban of fireworks in residential areas and public open
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spaces as well as the review of the Fireworks Bylaw,” said Baron. DA Spokesperson for Safety and Security, Gustav Rautenbach, said he started campaigning for this in August 2013 after residents and organisations such as the Animal Welfare Society raised concerns regarding fireworks within residential suburbs and public spaces. Rautenbach, however, warned that there was still much that needed to be done. “This review is very important and can go a long way towards ensuring the safety of animals and also limit
noise pollution. There is, however, still a long way to go. It took 2 years for the municipality actually to put this review on the table. We need the public to participate when it is their turn to do so,” said Rautenbach. Rautenbach said the third phase of the review would be a public participation meeting. “Concerned residents must come to this meeting and voice their concerns so action can be taken. After that the reviewed by-law will go to Council for approval,” he added. Continued on page 4
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