Cape Town, December 14, 2014 : .South Africa’s legislative capital Cape Town has announced the creation of car-free zones to promote safe outdoor dining. According to Xinhua news agency, the move will also help restaurants during summer.Summer is peak season for tourism.
Geordin Hill Lewis, Cape Town mayor said that while we can’t help all restaurants, this innovative idea will be a big step in improving the lives of many workers in hospitality.
According to the statement, the first car-free area will be established in the city’s busy central street from 2 to 11 p.m.on Saturday.It will then expand to include Long Street, which is a favorite hangout spot.
We are well aware of the negative impact Covid had on Cape Town’s businesses, and the many Capetonians who work for them.
We need to think creatively to get our economy past this tsunami, and we’re committed to doing everything we can,” stated the Mayor.He also said that Covid was an idea brought up by a Cape Town resident via social media.
Hill-Lewis encouraged people to keep safe and support local restaurants.
Mugging and other crimes against tourists and residents are common in the city, including its tourist spots, yet it still holds a great fascination for a large number of visitors.
Following the travel bans, the city a week ago relaunched a pocket-friendly campaign that offers discounts on flights, accommodation and attractions around Cape Town to attract domestic travellers in summer.
The Western Cape government earlier on Monday said the province, which hosts Cape Town, has officially entered the fourth wave of Covid-19 infections, in terms of the technical definition provided by the National Institute of Communicable Diseases, meaning the number of newly-confirmed cases in the province reaches 30 per cent of the peak of the previous wave based on a seven-day moving average, which is about 1,100 new cases daily.
The province’s Premier Alan Winde urged residents to get vaccinated as soon as possible, wear masks, ensure good ventilation with lots of fresh air, and avoid indoor meetings while keeping good hygiene and staying home when feeling sick.
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