Relaxed lockdown: Casinos, theatres – and hairdressers – to return, Ramaphosa says

Ogyem SolomonJune 17, 2020

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A wide range of businesses and services will be allowed to return to work again soon, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Wednesday.

Details are still to follow, but close-contact services such as hairdressers, and business conferences, will all be unbanned, Ramaphosa said.

These were previously considered too dangerous as potential spreading grounds for Sars-CoV-2.

Here is everything President Cyril Ramaphosa said will be allowed again soon, more than 80 days into lockdown:

restaurants for sit down meals
“accredited and licensed” accommodation – but with the specific exception of “home-sharing accommodation like Airbnb”
conferences and meetings “for business purposes”, with limitations on the number of people
cinemas and theatres, likewise with limits on the number of people
casinos
hairdressers, beauty salons, and other personal care services
non-contact sports including tennis, golf, and cricket

Contact sports “will be allowed only for training and modified activities with restricted use of facilities”, Ramaphosa said.

Source: businessinsider.co.za

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Ogyem SolomonJune 17, 2020

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Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.