Ward 27 councillor Lornette Joseph today confirmed the Bunny Park remains closed as Covid-19 protocols have to be put in place, but the monthly Food and Craft Market continues.

“The safety of the visitors and the animals remains a top priority for all concerned,” she said.

“The market has all its health and safety protocols in place which is why it can operate.

“We should have a way forward for the Bunny Park being opened to the public full-time again by the end of the week and will announce a date for the reopening.”

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Bunny Park Food and Craft Market Organiser Janine Richardson explained that Covid-19 protocols are in place at her markets at the Bunny and Bokkie parks.

“Visitors must note all Covid-19 regulations must be adhered to when entering the park,” she said.

“A Covid-19 safety plan has been drawn up by a professional health and safety service provider and it has been approved by the Ekurhuleni City before their markets at the Bokkie and Bunny parks were allowed to resume.

“We have a compliance officer, wearing a safety vest, on duty throughout the day,” she said.

“He monitors the gate – we only have one gate open – and controls the number of people going in and out. Once we reach our quota, we wait for people to leave before we let anyone else in.

“There is a banner at the gate highlighting the Covid-19 regulations – no mask, no entry, keep social distancing, avoid touching your face, eyes nose and mouth, clean and disinfect regularly with hand sanitiser and no smoking.

“There is also a foot-operated hand sanitiser at the entrance. All crafters and visitors sanitise before they fill in a register, which includes personal details and their temperature reading.

“Wearing of a mask is compulsory for crafters and visitors. All crafters also have sanitiser at their tables for customers to use and crafters maintain a safe distance from customers by putting their tables across the front of their stall between themselves and the shoppers.

“All our seating areas comply with the 1.5m distancing plan. There are many markets operating across Gauteng at the moment. Markets are not regarded as a gathering or event under Covid-19 regulations, but as an outdoor shopping venue.

“The markets have been allowed to continue within the confines of the law.” To book a stall and for enquiries about the FOOD & CRAFT MARKET contact Janine on 072 713 3332.

CAR BOOT SALE The City Times Car Boot Sale resumes in March, in conjunction with the Food and Craft Market, on March 27. To book a spot and for enquiries about the CAR BOOT SALE contact Elize on elizek@caxton.co.za. Remember you can only sell previously loved items at the Car Boot Sale. A stand is R100.

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