Sea Point promenade and Cape Town CBD were desolate on Day 1 of the national lockdown. Footage of desserted streets that would normally be teeming with people are a stark reminder of what lies ahead for the next 21 days. Do your part, stay at home and flatten the curve!

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Nidha Narrandes is a food-obsessed travel addict with 21 years of journalism experience. Her motto - Travel. Eat. Repeat. She is happiest on a road to nowhere without a plan. A masterchef at home, she can't do without chilli - because chilli makes the world a tastier place.