You are best without your guest, clubs across the city are telling their members, as they seek to restrict numbers in an effort to combat the spread of coronavirus. Guest fees are a big earner for most clubs across the city—from R100 to R200 as entrance charges on premium weekends, the fees can climb, when it comes to accessing restaurants within clubs. Yet, most clubs are ignoring the money spinner.

Atul Maru, honorary secretary, National Sports Club of India (NSCI) at Haji Ali, said, "Since the swimming pool and gym is closed, footfalls are down at the club in any case. We signalled our intention to join in any containment effort by cancelling a recent Holi event, which is dubbed as SoBo's biggest colour party, with at least 4,000 guests." The NSCI has also cancelled its Bumper Housie event that draws a crowd of at least 2,500 people. Another big draw, the club's Treasure Hunt, which sees groups gather for a briefing, before scattering for an exciting hunt, has also been shelved. Other sports facilities like tennis and badminton will continue, "as we think that exercise is a good way to build immunity".