NSCI at Haji Ali has cancelled its Holi party, scheduled for March 10, as a precautionary measure against the Coronavirus outbreak. The gathering at the club, where at least 4,000 people, including members and guests, were expected, is a big day in its calendar.

Said Viren Shah, a committee member, "Until now, we had sold 800 passes, but many more were supposed to be sold in the coming days, given the interest. Yet, concerns about the spread of COVID-19 forced us to take this measure. Every member (R600) and guest (R1,200) who had bought passes for the Holi party will be refunded."