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The moment President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the closure of beaches, resorts and guest houses in coastal towns of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape began losing millions as holidaymakers cancelled bookings. | MaliDayimani, AlexMitchley

The moment President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the closure of beaches during the busy festive period to contain Covid-19 spread, beach resorts and guest houses in coastal towns of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape began losing millions as holidaymakers started cancelling their bookings.

Tourism associations in the Eastern Cape have told News24 how some leading hotel groups had resolved to close their establishments until the ban on beaches is lifted. In the 36 hours after the announcement of the adjusted Level 3 lockdown, small accommodation providers lost 2 624 bookings, according to NightsBridge, which provides B&Bs, guesthouses and hotels through online booking services.exclusive journalism and features

Source: Holiday News (holidaynews.net)

 

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MaliDayimani AlexMitchley The whole world over. It sucks but life before $$$

MaliDayimani AlexMitchley They don't care of how people make their leaving only concern about themselves , they meet anytime they want without following the covid regulations .Drink , smoke , have fun whiles they close people's business .

MaliDayimani AlexMitchley Not only coastcoastal towns, rest off South Africa it is the same.

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