While some say they will light a candle in memory of those who died of COVID-19 as suggested by the President others are adamant they will usher in the new year the way they’ve been doing all along – by discharging fireworks.

The National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) has called on the public to be considerate of animals when setting off fireworks. A person was shown on a social media video inserting a firecracker into a live chicken before setting it alight.

Fireworks have become a traditional way of ushering in the new year. However, with the country under lockdown level 3, people will be forced to do things differently this time around. President, Cyril Ramaphosa announced this week that indoor and outdoor gatherings are prohibited until the 15th of January.

SABC