Cape Town closes down public facilities Posted on 17 March 2020 Cape Town is the first major city in South Africa to close down public facilities to prevent the spread of Covid-19, and strongly encourages the use of online services where possible. The City released a statement today, 17 March, listing the facilities that will be closed as of Wednesday, 18 March 2020: Swimming pools Camping sites Museums Art centres Community halls/Civic centres Recreational hubs Sports stadia Water parks Resorts Braai and picnic spots Nature reserves Cemeteries will remain open, although residents are advised upon making bookings to be mindful of the number of persons at the graveside during burial, and to please stick to their allotted times. The Recreation and Parks Department is working to keep grave sites as far apart as possible to limit contact between mourners during burials. All Early Childhood Development Centres will also be closed in line with the closing of schools. In addition, all events at the City’s nature reserves have been cancelled and staff are currently working on refunding affected stakeholders.The City said they will provide full refunds for any bookings and also permits to Steenbras Gorge. Numerous resources have been made available to the public regarding Covid-19. These include: The NICD Hotline on 0800 029 999 operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day The Western Cape Provincial Government Hotline on 021 928 4102 A WhatsApp line for queries: 0600 123 456 Also read: 10 virtual museum tours to enjoy without leaving your home Image: Iziko Museums/ Twitter Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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