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“Was it worth the risk of catching Covid (sic)? I must say yes.”
This is a comment from an attendee at the Ballito Rage Festival for Enrollees, which took place in KwaZulu-Natal from November 27 to December 4, posted on Instagram.
Another boasted of having “drunk like a skunk.”
While the images on Ballito Rage’s Instagram page show attendees wearing face masks, others who tagged themselves at the event can be seen posing without masks and without regard to social distancing directives.
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On Monday, the upcoming Rage Festival events were postponed until further notice, following a Covid-19 outbreak linked to the Ballito event.
The Joburg Rage was scheduled for December 12 and 13, the Plett Rage for January 29 to February 6, and the Jeffreys Bay event for December 15 to 22.
But, according to Darren Sandras, spokesperson for the event organizers, “all other Rage Festival events are postponed as we consult with relevant officials and stakeholders.”
He said more details will be shared as they become available.
On Sunday, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize urged Ballito Rage attendees to get tested for Covid-19 and to isolate themselves after attendees and staff tested positive.
Revelers at the Ballito Rage Festival.
Revelers at the Ballito Rage Festival.
Revelers at the Ballito Rage Festival.
This assistant says that Ballito Rage was worth the risk of getting Covid-19.
Revelers at the Ballito Rage Festival.
Revelers at the Ballito Rage Festival.
Revelers at the Ballito Rage Festival.
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