CT musicians scramble to make ends meet as lockdown continues The arts and culture sector in the Western Cape has lost more than R58 million since March. This as the COVID-19 lockdown has shutdown theatres and other venues. Picture: Pexels.com 80 days ago CAPE TOWN - The arts and culture sector in the Western Cape is bleeding jobs due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. Over the past year, thousands of people working in the sector have had make huge sacrifices. Some have had to sell their cars and personal belongings. The arts and culture sector in the Western Cape has lost more than R58 million since March.