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City considering proof of concept for contactless drive-in events <p>​We have noted the recent media statement by Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa in relation to mass participation events.</p><p>We understand that the national department is also considering safety plans for drive-in events with 1000 participants. <br>It is in this regard that we have written to the national department requesting that the City of Cape Town be allowed to host a drive-in event to showcase the proof of concept for such future events.</p><p>Cape Town has consistently been voted one of the world’s leading event destinations and has proven its mettle in hosting major events over the years.</p><p>We believe we are equipped and have established platforms to test and to evaluate the feasibility of hosting such a proof of concept drive-in event in the Mother City.</p><p>This would be supported by the City.</p><p>The City is considering this step because we know and value the importance of the events industry, which is vital to our economic growth and job creation.</p><p>Without an operational events industry, many artists, production companies, venues and many other workers in the value chain remain in crisis and jobless.</p><p>Allowing for the gradual and managed reopening of the events industry as an urgent intervention, will assist the industry to commence recovery and to alleviate the economic distress. </p><p>The City, through its Events Coordination Committee (ECC), has drawn up a standard operating document to be used as a guide for event organisers as part of the permit application process. These are in line with the Disaster Management Act and National Health directives. </p><p>There is a major focus on a contactless environment, strict health and safety protocols for all events to ensure the safety of participants, staff, service providers and patrons as a top priority.</p><p>The City has already implemented Standard Operating Procedures which have allowed the film industry to operate in a safe environment over the last four months and we believe our event protocols will achieve the same.   </p>2020-09-03T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#f9891347-9853-4a33-be46-2fd52a61e835;L0|#0f9891347-9853-4a33-be46-2fd52a61e835|events;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#2f5d75b3-f576-4285-9e21-de21bf0363d4;L0|#02f5d75b3-f576-4285-9e21-de21bf0363d4|Sports and recreation;GP0|#6eb3cc57-d82f-4faf-bdcd-4ee1029ecc9e;L0|#06eb3cc57-d82f-4faf-bdcd-4ee1029ecc9e|health and safety1

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