South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the 2020 edition of the Golden Gate Classics is cancelled. The organisation said this is due to the uncertainty regarding COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
SANParks Managing Executive: Tourism Development & Marketing, Hapiloe Sello said: ‘We have had to cancel this event for 2020 even though we have moved to lockdown level 1, which allows for the gathering of 500 people outdoors. The Golden Gate Classics is usually held in December and due to the lockdown, it has been difficult to plan for an event of this size.’
The Golden Gate Classics is a weekend of Classical and Jazz music held under the stars at the foothills of the majestic Maluti Mountain Range in Golden Gate Highlands National Park.
In conclusion, Sello said that during these unprecedented times, we have to change the way we do business. ‘We continue to place the safety of both guests and staff at the top of our priority list and we hope that in 2021 we will be able to provide our guests with the once-in-a-lifetime that is the Golden Gate Classics. We look forward to hosting you again at the Golden Gate Classics 2021.’
Brandwag at Golden Gate Highlands National Park. Photo by Jonathan Gill
