Tourism minister urges restaurants to comply with disaster management regulations
The Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, has noted with concern the non-compliance by some restaurants since the move to alert level 2 of the Covid-19 risk adjusted strategy.
RESTAURANT owners are being urged to comply with the disaster management regulations regarding the curfew and sale of alcohol.
Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, Minister of Tourism, said there had been a worrying number of reports of non-compliance by restaurants.
“This practice of disregarding the regulations, directions and protocols reportedly include practices such as restaurants operating during the curfew, offering take-away alcohol and none adherence to social distancing or wearing of masks as required by law among other violations.
“This does not only risk these businesses licences, it also endangers the safety of their loyal customers and dedicated workers,” she said.
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According to government regulations, restaurants are allowed to sell alcohol only for on-site consumption until 10pm.
The restaurant industry was one of many sectors that suffered huge losses during the lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
In July, the Restaurant Association of South Africa estimated that 800 000 jobs were lost in the industry due to the lockdown.
Kubayi-Ngubane has sent written letters to restaurants insisting and appealing for their co-operation.
“The sector cannot risk having any of our hard-earned gains made thus far reversed as this will have a devastating impact on the recovery of the sector,” added Kubayi-Ngubane.
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