The lockdown has severely crippled the restaurant business and despite the reopening of the industry, the daily closures of restaurants have left approximately 80% of workers unemployed. In his address to the nation on Wednesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the further reopening of industries during the level 3 lockdown, including restaurants for “sit-down” meals instead of the regulated delivery or collection.
In his address to the nation on Wednesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the further reopening of industries during the level 3 lockdown, including restaurants for “sit-down” meals instead of the regulated delivery or collection. She said it was too late for a recovery plan as people are unemployed due to businesses being closed.
Cinemas and theatres, licenced accommodation and hair salons and beauty services were also reopened. Ramaphosa emphasised that the agreed stringent safety requirements would need to be put in place before a business can re-open.