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By Marvin Charles 
2h ago
Cape Town: More sectors of the economy are expected to reopen starting today as the country officially moved to Level 1 of the national shutdown.
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, described what the new regulations would be and what would be allowed.
Curfew was maintained from midnight to 4 am every day. The meeting limit is now 500 people and international borders will gradually reopen.
“The initial spread of the virus occurred through international travel. However, given the progress we have made in our fight, 18 land borders and three international airports (OR Tambo, King Shaka, and Cape Town International Airport) will resume operations for international travel as of October 1. The 35 land borders currently closed will remain. closed and all commercial seaports will open, ”he said.
Only the reopening of nightclubs was prohibited. According to Dlamini Zuma, it becomes difficult to control the crowds in nightclubs.
But this has left homeowners on the edge of their wits, fearing financial ruin. Randolf Jorberg, owner of Beerhouse and president of the Long Street Association, said: “It adds to more club closings and financial pain for club owners. We’ve already seen a lot of places permanently closed on Long Street, including iconic places. And depending on how long it is, we could see more. This is an unprecedented situation and many are unaware of the financial problems.
“We have no chance to catch up and we have a massive cost base, although we have managed to reduce costs, but we are getting zero revenue and zero turnover.”
Some club owners fear for their lives after organized crime allegations surfaced against clubs. Some are considering approaching the police for an injunction or protection order to prevent members of a suspected organized crime gang from entering their premises.
Cape Argus spoke to several restaurant owners on the condition of concealing their identities and clubs.
“For me, the economy is very bad and soon many clubs will be leaving Cape Town to open elsewhere,” said one owner.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, is on a mission to reactivate the tourism sector in the country.
She said: “We are working hard and we are focusing on the locals who should explore the national tourism. The health minister will be responsible for making further announcements about the countries authorized (to visit). “
Cape Argus
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