With no assistance received from government, the events industry feels like they've been 'hung out to dry'.Music festivals - once something we looked forward to with great fondness. The live performances, the crowds, the sunshine and the food, we loved it all. Now, it seems like nothing but a distant memory as South Africa's events industry battles to keep its head above water.
I remember getting the call from a representative for Rocking the Daisies - one of SA's largest music festivals. This year's show has been , she explained, the sadness in her voice almost tangible. Despite all their efforts, organisers could just not make it work - not with the coronavirus still looming.