Inner-city buildings, businesses, and traders are set to face fire safety inspections as Joburg emergency services ramp up enforcement ahead of New Years Day celebrations.
The citys emergency management services EMS said it would conduct emergency and fire safety enforcement on December 30 and 31.
EMS media and liaison officer Kagiso Phasha said these operations form part of a broader public safety bylaw enforcement initiative, with officials focusing specifically on fire-risk reduction, emergency preparedness, and compliance with fire safety regulations, including the safe handling, storage, sale, and use of fireworks.
