Beating the threat together the Overstrand way

Writer: De Waal Steyn.

While the Coronavirus has turned the world on its head in a matter of a few short weeks, it is up to each and every one of us to be serious about containing the spread of the virus, while at the same time being equally serious about preserving our livelihoods and the lives of our fellow citizens.

The harsh reality of life during a state of national disaster, as announced by Pres Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday 15 March, has slowly started dawning on the residents of the Overstrand.

The impact on our economy began hitting home as reports of cancellations at guesthouses and hotels started flooding in. According to Tourism Manager, Frieda Lloyd the accommodation sector lost bookings worth tens of millions of Rand over the past few days and this is expected to climb even further over the coming weeks.

“The knock-on effect on restaurants, planned activities, festivals and other events is tremendous and it is inevitable that the consequences will be felt throughout our whole community,” she said.

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