Watch | ‘It’s survival of the smartest’ as Soweto restaurant turns roadhouse to keep doors open
This time it came in the form of roadhouse-style dining concepts which are mushrooming around the country after level 4 restrictions were put in place.At the end of June, government announced that restaurants and other eateries would only be permitted to sell food for takeaway or delivery.Disoufeng Pub and Restaurant in Soweto is one of many establishments that have adapted its dining method as a way of keeping their doors open and retaining staff.
Restaurant manager Benny Diphoko told City Press this week that it had been survival of the smartest since the initial lockdown came into effect in March 2020. “We always open our eyes to new opportunities and when we see them we take advantage. We don’t wait for the next day,” Diphoko said.