"We've lost 80% of our turnover" – Distraught restauranteur tells Breakfast with Martin Bester
Updated | By Breakfast with Martin Bester
Martin Bester spoke to a few restauranteurs to explain exactly what the situation is.
![Phiilimon 'Sweet Cakes' creations two](https://turntable.kagiso.io/images/WhatsApp_Image_2021-07-07_at_06.20.39.width-800.jpg)
In June, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country will move to level 4 of the lockdown amid concerns over the rapid spread of COVID-19.
Restaurants are only allowed to sell take-aways and food for delivery. All alcohol sales are also forbidden for the next two weeks.
The Scenic Drive with Rian reported a Facebook group was created to help support local restaurants in Gauteng.
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However, exactly how much money are the restaurants losing during level 4 and after a year of lockdown?
Martin Bester spoke to a few restauranteurs to explain exactly what the situation is.
One business owner says take-aways only contributes to 5% of the turnover.
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Martin Bester spoke to Phillimon, who makes beautiful cakes! Take a look at his creations below and contact ‘Sweet Cakes’ on 081 5355 219 today!
Phillimon worked at a restaurant which had to close because of the COVID-19 lockdown in South Africa.![Phiilimon 'Sweet Cakes' creations one](https://turntable.kagiso.io/images/WhatsApp_Image_2021-07-07_at_06.20.40.original.jpg)
![Phiilimon 'Sweet Cakes' creations three](https://turntable.kagiso.io/images/WhatsApp_Image_2021-07-07_at_06.20.40-2.original.jpg)
![Phiilimon 'Sweet Cakes' creations four](https://turntable.kagiso.io/images/WhatsApp_Image_2021-07-07_at_06.20.41.original.jpg)
![Phiilimon 'Sweet Cakes' creations five](https://turntable.kagiso.io/images/WhatsApp_Image_2021-07-07_at_06.20.39-2.original.jpg)
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