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WINS AND LOSSES Ballito’s Lifestyle Centre
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nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus is claiming casualties all around the country and Ballito is no exception. Lifestyle Centre has announced a number of changes to their tenant mix.
ACCORDING TO LIFESTYLE CENTRE owner, Bruce Rencken, “Our aim over this period has been to do everything in our power to ensure that the majority of our tenants have businesses to return to after lockdown, but, despite our efforts in providing significant rental relief and rental deferment, there are many other financial, physical and emotional costs associated with having a business sitting vacant for months with zero income and no certainty as to the future. It is the harsh reality that many businesses will not survive COVID-19 and tough decisions have had to be made by many.” Mexican restaurant, SALSA, will not re-open its doors. “Unfortunately, the SALSA brand just never gained sufficient traction in Ballito and the decision was made to close.” said Rencken. “We have been hard at work during the lockdown period on the development of a new Asian Fusion restaurant – this will open its doors when the time is right!” TOAST, the popular local coffee shop adjacent to WOOLWORTHS, has undergone a change of ownership. “The Stuart family joined Lifestyle Centre in August 2017, creating and building the TOAST brand with enthusiasm and dedication. They are absolutely passionate about the brand, the business and their team,” explained Rencken. “In order to ensure a seamless transition, Kerry and Deryn will be very
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