Cape Town reports sharp rise in illegal fireworks complaints [SOUND]

# The City of Cape Town is reporting a sharp increase in complaints about the illegal sale and discharge of fireworks ahead of the festive season. The Public Emergency Communication Centre recorded three complaints about illegal fireworks sales and six about fireworks being discharged during the first three weeks of September. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says the figures rose to at least 13 complaints about illegal sales and 49 about illegal discharges during the first three weeks of October: