This episode covers Monday 30 March to Sunday 5 April 2020.
To contain the spread of COVD-19 (coronavirus disease) the South African government has declared a nationwide five-week lockdown. This means that all shops and businesses are closed (except those providing essential services) and that you cannot leave your home (except under strictly controlled circumstances). But there is hope! Not only has the National Arts Festival announced plans to go completely virtual, but many restaurants (and companies like Dial-a-Picnic) are now offering home delivery, much like many estates (and brands like Frost Popsicles) have special deals on wine. And while our podcast will be taking a break until we can promote events again, Cape Town’s beauty isn’t going away anytime soon. Take care and stay safe!
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Here are this week’s links:
- WATCH: Coronavirus ban on mass gatherings hits entertainment industry suppliers
- WATCH: Appeal to ‘buy Baxter Theatre a cup of coffee every month’
- Covid-19 cancellations hurt artists
- Stand by for the first-ever virtual NAF
- The Baxer Theatre launches Baxter Radio
- Invitation to artists to send ideas for Virtual Festival
- Master Harold and the Boys (free stream until 20 April 2020)
- COVID-19: President Cyril Ramaphosa announces nationwide lockdown
- Coronavirus lockdown in SA: These are the businesses that can operate
- COVID-19: These are considered essential services during lockdown
- Essential Delivery Services in Cape Town: The Lockdown List
- Cape Town Covid-19 Lockdown – 6K Drone Showreel
- Foreign travellers turned around and sent home from SA…
- Airlines amend Cape Town service amid Covid-19
- WATCH: Cape Town International Airport ready to combat Covid-19
- Cape Winelands hotels become havens for tourists stranded by coronavirus lockdown
- Cape Town Tourism goes digital
- 10 ways to explore Cape Town virtually during lockdown
- Visit these Cape Town attractions from your living room
- Cape Town businesses doing their part to prevent COVID-19 spread
- How Cape Town’s top attractions are operating during the COVID-19 pandemic
- COVID-19: Cape Town beaches close to advance social distancing
- Restaurant regulations during COVID-19
- New rules restrict restaurant trading hours to halt coronavirus pandemic
- COVID-19: All bars, shebeens and some restaurants to close at 18:00
- How coronavirus is killing our restaurant industry one cough at a time
- The COVID-19 chain restaurant guide
- Restaurants and the coronavirus
- Restaurants and the COVID-19 lockdown: What you need to know
- How this local pizzeria is giving back during COVID-19
- Where to stock up on deli items and provisions in the Western Cape
- How you can still support your favourite restaurants during coronavirus
- COVID-19: Western Cape restaurants offering dine-at-home options
- Global spirits company pledges R2 Million to the South African hospitality industry
- CHALLENGING TIMES CALL FOR A FROST POPSICLE
- Dial-a-Picnic Catering Company
- Luke Dale-Roberts Gourmet Hampers – Lockdown Delivery
- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): What you need to know
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Frequently Asked Questions
- COVID-19: What travellers in Cape Town need to know
- COVID-19: Coronavirus Travel Advice -Your Questions Answered. | Cape Town Travel
- Coronavirus in Cape Town: How We Can Flatten The Curve Together
- Why social distancing is important during the COVID-19 pandemic
- COVID-19: Four precautions to follow to avoid being infected
- The online COVID-19 risk assessment test
- What to do if you’ve come into contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19
- COVID-19: 10-step guide to self-quarantine
- CTICC to be used as temporary COVID-19 hospital
If you enjoyed exploring the best ways to fight COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) in Cape Town, here are similar posts:
- How to be your best in the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: Part 1
- How to be your best in the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: Part 2
- How to be your best in the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: Part 3
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