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Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts postponed until November in line with social distancing guidelines

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Jeremy Loops (Photo: Getty)
Jeremy Loops (Photo: Getty)

The Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts series is postponed until November 2020.

The organisers announced on Tuesday that they would be following President Ramaphosa's social distancing guidelines as outlined in the State of Disaster Address which took place on Sunday.

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THE CONCERTS WHICH HAVE BEEN POSTPONED ARE:

Pumeza Matshikiza and Cape Town Opera postponed from 22 March 2020 to Summer 2021 (Date TBC).

Jeremy Loops postponed from 29 March 2020 to 29 November 2020.

Andrew Young and Don Vino postponed from 5 April 2020 to Summer 2021 (Date TBC).

In a statement, the event organisers said: "In light of the recent declaration of Covid-19 as a national disaster, Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts in association with Old Mutual, are postponing the remaining three shows this season. We apologise for any inconvenience caused."

The statement added about refunds: "Ticket-holders will receive communication via Webtickets regarding the new dates as well as their refund options. Kirstenbosch will also continue to monitor the Covid-19 outbreak and act in accordance with best practice recommendations to ensure the safety and well-being of our guests, staff and stakeholders."

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