After President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the following businesses announced temporary closures.
SEE: How Cape Town’s top attractions are operating during the COVID-19 pandemic
Museums
Robben Island Museum
Robben Island Museum temporarily suspend tours for a period of two days (17 & 18 March 2020).
Visitors may email to reschedule or get a full refund as per Robben Island Museum’s terms & conditions:
– reschedule@robben-Island.org.za
– refunds@robben-Island.org.za
Rescheduling or cancellation fees will not be applied.
Zeitz MOCAA
The Zeitz MOCAA at the V&A Waterfront will be temporarily closed from 17 March until 6 April 2020. General admission tickets already booked for this period will either be fully refunded or accepted for entry when the museum re-opens.
Norval Foundation
The Norval Foundation (including The Skotnes Restaurant) will be closed from March 17th – April 12th, 2020 to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Markets
Old Biscuit Mill
The Neighbourgood Market organisers have announced that they will be closing the market with immediate effect.
Though the weekly market will be closed for the time being, the Old Biscuit Mill itself and the permanent tenants who operate within the centre will remain open and trading as normal throughout the week, from Mondays through Saturdays.
Oranjezicht City Farm
The Oranjezicht City Farm will be closed to the public, effective 17 March 2020 until further notice. This is in addition to the market being closed.
Mojo Market
Mojo Market announced the close of business on Monday 16 March 2020. Having shared ablution facilities for patrons and staff coupled with the inability to affect social distancing, it is a potential breeding ground for this virus, the Market announced via social media. They will welcome patrons back as soon as it is socially responsible to do so.
Theatres
Baxter Theatre
The Baxter Theatre Centre has made the decision to cancel all performances at the theatre, with immediate effect, until the end of April 2020. There has been a call on social media platforms that patrons who have booked tickets for a show at any theatre or event to please donate the tickets rather than requesting for a refund as this is precisely what can kill the arts.
The Fugard Theatre
The Fugard Theatre has suspended operations with immediate effect as of Monday 16 March 2020 until further notice. Sometimes the show can’t go on: If you have tickets to a live performance or screening which has been cancelled due to COVID-19, please consider donating your ticket rather than requesting a refund.
Tours
Newlands Brewery Beer Experience Tours
Newlands Brewery has made the decision to suspend our #BeerExperience tours with immediate effect. No new #BeerExperiences tour booking will be taken until further notice.
Bo-Kaap
The Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association has advised tourists not to enter the area, in light of the coronavirus. In a statement, the organisation says due to the influx of tourists at present, residents are more prone to get into contact with travellers from high-risk countries.