# The SPCA in Kariega in the Eastern Cape says a few pets had been reported missing in their region because of the loud bangs at New Year festivities but fortunately most of them had since been found. Most complaints about lost pets and fireworks during the New year’s weekend had emanated from Algoa Park, Richmond Hill, Overbaakens, Sidwell, Sydenham, Westering, and Walmer areas. According to inspector Mariaan Wentzel, it helped that the metro police confiscated fireworks and issued fines to businesses that were not compliant with fireworks regulations.