South Africa: Sun International closing all casinos and hotels
The national lockdown announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday night would come into effect from 26 March until 16 April.
South Africa.- Coronavirus already arrived in Africa and governments are taking important measures. The national lockdown announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa made Sun International close all of its hotels and casinos on Tuesday.
“Sun International will be closing all of its hotels and casinos at various times today until the end of the lockdown period,” the company said.
The operator of Sun City also owned Boardwalk in Port Elizabeth, Grand West Sibaya in Durban, Carnival City and Meropa.
The national lockdown announced by Ramaphosa on Monday night would come into effect from 26 March until 16 April.
The president said only companies that are essential to the production and transportation of food, basic goods and medical supplies, as well as security and support services, will remain open.
The number of coronavirus infections in the country stood at 554 as of Tuesday, with two people said to be in ICU. No deaths have been reported locally so far.
