Dear Minister of Tourism - Please unlock leisure camping (and travel)
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#201
I am an owner of a small rustc camping site with bushveld between stands. The loss of income for all in our camping industry has been huge and needs to be addressed. Campers bring there own camping gere even using their own kitchen. Taxis can have 7 people in it..... Camping gives fresh air with loads off space between campers. There is no reason why camping sites cant open if all COVID19 regulations will be in place.Alicia Van der Spuy (Brits, 2020-06-27)
#202
Surely it can open, if all precautions are taken. These people need an income and this is also their livelihood.Please please
Kobus van Schalkwyk (Centurion, 2020-06-27)
#204
I want to campJP Marais (Pretoria, 2020-06-27)
#205
Please save our Camping industry, our livelihood and income and allow camping in local provinces.Ken Wood (Johannesburg, 2020-06-27)
#206
We need the breakBilly Connelly (Tshwane, 2020-06-27)
#207
The tourism industry need to open to survive . Peaple need recreational services to avoid depressionMarietha De Beer (Sasolburg, 2020-06-27)
#208
I believe the camping industry will battle to survive if they are not allowed to reopen soon.Lynette Van Rooyen (Yzerfontein, 2020-06-27)
#212
Ek wil help om die toerisme industrie red.Johann Marais (Kleinmond, 2020-06-27)
#216
Please safe our camping industryJudy Rademan (Sasolburg, 2020-06-27)
#217
We want the Tourist Industry to be running againWilma Smit (Cape Town, 2020-06-27)
#222
Ek wil kamp. Daardeur help ek met werkskepping.Lardus Erasmus (Orania, 2020-06-27)
#223
I'm singing this petition cos I whant to go fishing and campHendrik van Aswegen (Rustenburg, 2020-06-27)
#230
Save the campsites, save jobsWillie Turvey (George, 2020-06-27)
#233
Signing to support camp sites, to support all owners and many employees and their dependants at camp sites. A positive vibe, fresh air and sun and space will help with immunity. Ideally much better suited to avoid spreading covid19 than restaurants or casinos or normal shops ever can. Low risk. Use booking as travel permit.Dirk Postma (Pretoria, 2020-06-27)
#238
It is time to open the local tourism industry! We all go camping to get away from people and to be outdoors! This virus don’t like it!Jonina Fourie (BENONI, 2020-06-27)
#239
We need to save the industry. And damn I need to get out and aboutWendy Wegerle (Witbank, 2020-06-27)
#240
I’m singing because it is time to realize life goes on and we can’t let a few incompetent ministers run a country like this.Eugene Wessels (Kakamas, 2020-06-27)
#242
Being able to get away from work and to simply take a break, is necessary for a well balanced life!Merilese Botha (Little Falls, 2020-06-27)
#243
we need to support everyone in this timeJohan BOtha (roodepoort, 2020-06-27)
#244
We need tourism for income for our country very urgentlyMaryna De Kock (Hoedspruit, 2020-06-27)
#246
I need a vacationGavin VAGUE (PARYS, 2020-06-27)
#248
Camping can be done with social distancimgIsabel Delport (Roodepoort, 2020-06-27)
#249
Camping is probably the most harmless social outdoor activity with a maximum of recreational satisfactionRoger Stockbridge (Pretoria, 2020-06-27)
#253
I am signing this petition because I believe that camping, being an out door activity with minimal socialization, is beneficial for campers. It also helps the community which provides various servicesJo Dyer (Langebaan, Western Cape, 2020-06-27)
#256
Because I believe camping is safe and we can adhere to social distancingCarol Wilson (Durban, 2020-06-27)
#257
it is good for the wellbeing is human being to be out there in God's creationRonald stanton (pretoria, 2020-06-27)
#258
We need to save our tourism industry and the thousands of jobs at stake.Emma Jefferson (Centurion, 2020-06-27)
#260
We need to get out and support our tourism industry that is suffering. We heve been locked up in our houses for more than 90 days and we are adults who can adhere to social distancingCarlien Potgieter (Pretoria, 2020-06-27)
#261
Lockdown is infringing my human rights!Sonja Botha (Ekurhuleni, 2020-06-27)
#263
I am a leisure camper and don't understand how leisure camping is not allowed but cinemas and other leisure activities can open. Camping stands are more than the preferred social distancing apart and conform to covid-19 regulations.Jean Jansen v Rensburg (Brackenfell, 2020-06-27)
#267
Camping is a source of income for many camp site owners and provide work to many employees, it is one of the safer modes of socializing.Lourette Cronje (Pretoria, 2020-06-27)
#268
I'm a camper and have obeyed the regulations. Leisure camping is automatically open to abide by the regulations, shared bathrooms can be sanitized like restaurants etc. Provincial borders also need to be opened to travel to resorts of choice, with permit if necessary.Ria Warwick (Durban, 2020-06-27)
#271
We need tourism open again in South Africa.Rodney Green (Gillitts, 2020-06-27)
#272
I'm signing this because we are pensioners on long term campers touring our beautiful country.Wessel Gerber (East london, 2020-06-27)
#275
There couldn't be a safer, healthier way to have leisure and be safe from spreading or catching Covid than camping. I have 5 secluded sites in my campsite in the Soutpansberg. Each site has a toilet and shower allocated for that site's use only. People need to get out and relax after this LONG period of restrictions. Casino's should have been the LAST tourism elements to open!!Gail Maytham (Louis Trichardt, 2020-06-27)
#276
Because I think with the necessary rules we can safely go camping even across bordersFrikkie Potgieter (Welkom, 2020-06-27)
#279
Camping is my home.....please guys we need to stay somewhere.Ursula Mostert (Pretoria, 2020-06-27)
#280
Daar is geen manier wat mense mekaar kan aansteek terwyl hulle kamp nie.Lizet Norton (Krugersdorp, 2020-06-27)
#283
I’m signing because I believe camping has a much lower Covid risk than many other activities already allowed.Pieter Coetzer (Cape Town, 2020-06-27)
#285
It is necessary to save the camping industry just as it was for the recently opened Restaurants, Hair dressers,etc.Neville Clifton (Richards Bay, 2020-06-27)
#286
Our Rustic Resort caters for camping only where the stands have bushveld between each other. People camp here with their own camping gear, bedding, kitchen facilities etc. We already have everything in place to stop spreaading the COVID19 according to tourism regulations. We urge the Government to reopen our industry for leasure camping asap.Frank Van Der Spuy (Brits, 2020-06-27)
#289
The economy must go on. Lockdown may cause more deaths than Covid 19Stephen Delport (Kempton Park, 2020-06-27)
#298
Camp owners need to survive. If strict protocols are put in place ie private ablutions - is there any other reason they should stay closed?Lindy Vosloo (Johannesburg, 2020-06-27)
#299
We love the outdoors and our nature! The animals are missing us😊Thelma Ward (Nelspruit, 2020-06-27)
#300
To camp is our way of living and to get into Gods Give NatureWimpie Basson (Hermanus, 2020-06-27)
#303
There is no harm in camping as campers camp in their own tents/caravans with more than enough social distancing between them.Eldone van der Spuy (Brits, 2020-06-27)
#308
Camping with your own goods can not bring harm to the next camper. The government should take time to visit camping sites to see that it is saver than in the city where the virus are more harmful.Marina Marx (Brits, 2020-06-27)
#309
If the camping sites are not opened soon, with the necessary covid-19 precautions, many will be forced into liquidation and the industry as a whole will suffer tremendouslyGordon Major (Pietermaritzburg, 2020-06-27)
#312
Camping should be allowed as it is also a part of isolation as you are in your own stand not close to anybody elseChristo Botha (Pretoria, 2020-06-27)
#313
I enjoy nature and the outdoor experiencePieter Coetzee (Krugersdorp, 2020-06-27)
#315
We keep social distancing. Use private ablutions one obe at a time use.Aletta Slot (Krugersdorp, 2020-06-27)
#322
I want to hike againClayton Loe (Johannesburg, 2020-06-27)
#326
Save our camping industrygretha Laurence (Moorreesburg, 2020-06-27)
#328
Camping can be safe and secure especially for the elderlyNicolas J Maree (Ballito, 2020-06-27)
#329
Its safer to be at the waters than in a restaurant. Or a Mall.So why not let us fish
Burt Hamman (Klerksdorp, 2020-06-27)
#330
Prohibition of camping make no sense at all.Maynard van der Merwe (Jeffreys Bay, 2020-06-27)
#331
Our economy can't take this anymore.People get sick and die of wotse things, now and even before!
Melicia de Meyer (Randfontein, 2020-06-27)
#332
Kampeer moes lankal oop gewees het. Meer mense sou uit die bewoonde areas gewees het, in die bos, met al die natuurlike medikasie om hulle, dus beter geisoleerd teen COVID. Meeste kampeerders is al lankal toegerus om in elk geval veilig, gerieflik en skoon te kampAnnastashia Joubert (Kempton Park, 2020-06-27)
#333
Camping isn't nearly as dangerous as going to the theater. We want to camp!!!Hannes Grobler (Port Elizabeth, 2020-06-27)
#336
Saver than mallsAnnemarie Koekemoer (Mookgaphong, 2020-06-27)
#337
Tourism brings in lot of income to SA. Lots is people are losing their jobs and businesses they worked hard for!!!Maryka Kirstein (Roodepoort, 2020-06-27)
#339
I’m signing because many experts actually advise that it’s more healthy to be outdoors as much as possible. Camping spots are mostly outdoor away from the masses.Butch Robertson (Worcester, 2020-06-27)
#340
I am concerned about the industry. Camping is very safe, no social interaction is necessary.Alta Visagie (Dunnottar, 2020-06-27)
#344
We feel that using our caravan is a "home away from.home" and we can keep social distance by sitting under our rally tent and enjoying the sceneryReinet Pretorius (Gauteng, 2020-06-27)
#345
We miss the campingJohn Gloster (Springs, 2020-06-27)
#351
I'm signing because South Africa is a magnificent country and we should do all we can to encourage outdoor activities, especially because hiking and camping is both healthy and less expensive than other activities.Jean Richter (Wingate Park, 2020-06-27)
#353
We own a resort and have not had income for 4 months. It is difficult to survive. Please open the holiday industryGwen Badenhorst (Witbank, 2020-06-27)
#354
We are pensioners and camp more than 8 months a year and only 2 per site and we defenitly contribute to a lot of campsites income. The owners of CaravanParks is dependant on that income as it is their only income.Adrie Van Heerden (Pretoria, 2020-06-27)
#355
I work for a holiday resort. The financial impact is terrible on our company. We need to open!Lezanne Grové (Modimolle, 2020-06-27)
#356
I feel we can and must go camping. PLEASE!!Beryl Venter (Sasolburg, 2020-06-27)
#358
I am an avid hiker.Marietjie Le Roux (Tshwane, 2020-06-27)
#363
I am a camper need to take a breakRiaan Snyman (Sedgefield, 2020-06-27)
#364
Draconian rules made by has been freedom fighter's who have successfully run this country into the ground.Wayne Barker (Paarl, 2020-06-27)
#365
I need a break from my houseCornell Mans (Centurion, 2020-06-27)
#366
I believe we are all responsible people and will adhere to all measures available too minimise the possibility of spreading the virus.Swannie Swanepoel (Bronkhorstspruit, 2020-06-27)
#370
I am a Supplier to the Camping Industry. My business is under threat of closure; jobs will be lost.Jo Human (Roodepoort, 2020-06-27)
#372
The leisure industry requires support. Social distancing can be maintained.Richard Jackson (Riebeek West, 2020-06-27)
#374
this needs to end!Arlene Cawood (Durbanville, 2020-06-27)
#380
I believe camping should be opened up and is safeMarna Cilliers (Strand, 2020-06-27)
#383
We need to get out and about and camping can be controlledLee Campbell (Durban, 2020-06-27)
#384
I am a camper and like to start camping againPetro Botha (Pretoria, 2020-06-27)
#385
We own a caravan and would like to use itGlynis Salzer (Johannesburg, 2020-06-27)
#386
We need camping to openNick Esterhuizen (Pennington, 2020-06-27)
#387
I'm signing because tourism in the form of camping in nature, does NOT transmit Covid-19. Yet the Tourism industry in South Africa is dying.Rosemary Smuts (Hilton, 2020-06-27)
#393
Camping is life!Johannes Strauss (Bloemfontein, 2020-06-27)
#395
I think camping is less dangerous than casino or restaurant if distance between campingsites are enlarged., e.g. 50 or 75 % occupationrule and max 4 persons per allocated campimg site are allowed.Gerd Kopanski (Randburg, 2020-06-27)
#399
What could be better than camping in nature? It must be safer than going to a restaurant????Barbara Fourie (Pretoria, 2020-06-27)
#400
We are happy camper, and we need urgently to have access to camps and nature reservesnorbert BAESA (STRAND, 2020-06-27)