I am Cape Town based, interesting to read international flyertalk views on the situation here. Yeah things are pretty bad and about to get worse and I'm talking about the economy. Good news expect a cheap holiday with the current exchange rates that will most likely get even better.

I will provide updates here for those who wish to follow along regarding information that may of not hit the media yet or that might not be common knowledge for those overseas - that i think is worth sharing. I am predicting SA international borders open up by October, SA just can't miss out on the tourist season. I am predicting country wide civil unrest if we aren't open by November, the problem is even if the borders are open by then it doesn't mean restaurant will be open - do not be surprised if the country is subjected to a bunch of ridiculous rules that may make your holiday not even worth it.

Dlamini Zuma is the biggest liability currently, wanting alcohol and cigs to be banned until Level 1 which could be god knows when, we are currently on level 4. She also has a big say on what goes down in SA and some of the rules she wants and rules kept are just absolutely f*cking bonkers - like you can not even make it up! Example: Not allowed to buy a short sleeve T-shirt without being able to prove you will be able to wear it under a fully covered item of clothing that extends to your wrists..... what a joker.

( BTW, for those that do find themselves in Cape Town on holiday in the future and if cigs/alcohol is still banned/illegal then let me know and as a special flyertalk courtesy i will provide you with a supply of quality red/white/rose wine, whisky, gin and cigs - just PM me - but hopefully it won't get to that)