Last month, August 2020, the wine industry (along with its patrons) collectively rejoiced as the ban on alcohol was officially lifted. Wine farms were once again able to start producing, and retail stores were finally able to unlock their doors, albeit in a restricted capacity. While this has all been excellent news for the industry,
As the dust from the COVID-19 lockdown shows signs of slowly settling, we are forced to take stock of the carnage that the pandemic has caused to various industries. Among the most battered has been the events industry. The sector, which relies on crowds of people for its very existence, has been forced to shut
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The current global Coronavirus pandemic has battered South Africa’s illustrious wine industry. This R40-billion-a-year industry has certainly borne the brunt of the lockdown. Sadly, for many, the damage may already be too much to recover from, while those who have survived are coming to terms with the fact that they won’t return to ‘business as
The Coronavirus has impacted many businesses and entrepreneurs in the past few months. Before the pandemic, cultural live events were thriving across the globe with artists, performers, and entertainers constantly setting up stage somewhere new. These individuals are among the few who have suffered the most from the lockdown especially with the ban on crowd
It is no secret that the restaurant industry has suffered massive losses due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. A little relief has come from the Government’s latest announcement that restaurants will now be allowed to offer their customers the option to eat-in rather than just order takeaways and deliveries. However, there will be strict measures
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