Northern Cape guesthouses are still battling to cope with the effects of the coronavirus lockdown. The country’s tourism industry was among those worst affected by the lockdown.
The tourism industry continues to take the strain as lockdown regulations remain in effect. The accommodation sector is especially under pressure with limited travelling allowed.
Hotels, guest houses and B&Bs are calling for the further easing down of lockdown regulations to allow them to open for business.
Head of the AmaThonga clan Inkosi Mabhudu Tembe has praised thousands of people who attended the 9th Umthayi Amarula festival for what he terms their exceptional behaviour.