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End of an era as last drive-in closes

By Craig Wilson

28 Nov 2011

Ster-Kinekor has confirmed that the Velskoen drive-in in Randburg, Johannesburg, will close next year. It is the last of its drive-ins and the company says the decision comes as a result of declining audiences, which is says isn't unique to South Africa.

"Cinema audiences aren't declining," says Ster-Kinekor spokesperson Lynne Wylie. "It's the culture of the drive-in that's dying."

...Wylie says it's unlikely the Velskoen facility will be resurrected as the site is to be built on after Ster-Kinekor's lease on the property expires.

Read the full story on www.TechCentral.co.za.

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Craig Wilson

About Craig Wilson

Craig Wilson is an ICT journalist and speaker based in Johannesburg. He is deputy editor at TechCentral, the South African source for technology news, reviews and opinion, and regularly provides insight into the technology industry for radio and television. Email him at az.oc.lartnechcet@giarc, follow @craigwilson on Twitter and connect on LinkedIn.