Jaw jaw not war war

The creative sector is up in arms over the prolonged reopening of their sector, taking to the streets in the most visible fashion and in the process stirring up national divide over their cause.

Leading figures in this sector, such as Vee, ATI and Franco led the charge against authorities this week, some parts pleading, some parts threatening, as they voiced the plight of hundreds in this sector have faced since gatherings for entertainment were suspended due to COVID-19.

Their complaints are credible. The creative industry, particularly the performing arts which are wholly dependent on gatherings and numbers, has been hard hit by the COVID-19 restrictions. Even on their best days, many members of this industry live hand to mouth, dependent on shows to eke a living.

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