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FILE: Respondents said they consumed more alcohol during the lockdown because they felt stressed, needed to relax or felt bored. Picture: 123rf.com

Alcohol ban

Study: 55% of participants bought alcohol illegally during lockdown

By Kevin Brandt

Data published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found heavy episodic drinkers consumed more alcohol than usual, despite...

  • Cooperative Governance Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma at a briefing on the coronavirus in Pretoria on 28 May 2020. Picture: Supplied.

    Dlamini-Zuma welcomes court ruling on Vinpro's liquor ban challenge

    One of the three points argued is that provinces, not the national government, should decide whether or not to impose liquor restrictions.

    248 days ago
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    SA liquor traders call for no booze ban ahead of COVID fourth wave

    The sector on Tuesday said as they moved towards the peak trading period, they were confronted with a possibility of a fourth wave, which would no doubt disrupt their business activities.

    264 days ago
  • FILE: Alcohol sales from retail outlets for off-site consumption is allowed between 10 am and 6 pm from Monday to Friday. Picture: 123rf.com

    Alcohol industry worried businesses will die if another booze ban hits

    South African Liquor Brand Owners Association said they couldn't understand government's decision prohibiting off-consumption sales on weekends.

    334 days ago
  • Picture: © bennymarty/123rf.com

    Wine industry back in court to challenge alcohol sale restrictions

    Vinpro is taking on authorities over the curbs, which it argues is damaging the sector.

    355 days ago
  • FILE: The wine industry was first hit by an alcohol sales ban with the first lockdown in March last year. Picture: 123rf.com

    Wine makers in court to argue for the full reopening of industry

    The matter against government's restriction on alcohol sales will be heard in the Western Cape High Court from Monday until Thursday.

    356 days ago
  • FILE: The two warrant officers, two sergeants and a former captain are expected in the dock on Thursday. Picture: SAPS.

    4 Franschhoek SAPS officers to appear in court for breaking lockdown rules

    The SAPS members together with a former police captain are also charged with corruption and defeating the ends of justice for buying liquor from a suspect who’d been taken into custody.

    360 days ago
  • FILE: Under adjusted level 3, establishments such as restaurants, gyms and fitness centres can operate but must close by 9pm. Picture: 123rf.com

    Restaurant association calls for urgent lift of lockdown restrictions for sector

    The industry said it was urgently requesting a review by President Cyril Ramaphosa and Cabinet to relax restrictions.

    366 days ago
  • FILE: Picture: 123rf.

    Beer Association welcomes resumption of alcohol sales

    On Sunday night, the president announced relaxed lockdown regulations that allow the sale of alcohol for off-site consumption between 10am and 6pm from Monday to Thursday.

    384 days ago
  • FILE: SAB beer crates are being gathered as the Fenyane Bottle store prepares for alcohol sales to resume on 18 August 2020. Alcohol will be permitted for on-site consumption in licensed establishments only up until 10pm. Vosloorus, Ekuerhuleni. Picture: Sthembiso Zulu/Eyewitness News

    Alcohol industry calls for end to current booze ban ahead of President's address

    The alcohol industry has said the fourth alcohol ban has resulted in about 200,000 jobs being affected and a R1.5 billion revenue loss for the country.

    385 days ago
  • FILE: At least 136 of Pick n Pay's grocery and clothing stores were looted while others were burnt during the wave of violence that gripped the country last week. Picture: 123rf.com

    Pick n Pay CEO urges govt to lift alcohol ban to help sustain businesses

    CEO Pieter Boone has been visiting damaged stores, warehouses and distribution centres in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng this week.

    388 days ago
  • FILE: The sector has to endure another two-week ban following President Cyril Ramaphosa announcement on Sunday night. Picture: 123rf.com

    Double whammy for alcohol traders who've also suffered from looting

    Bodies including the Beer Association of South Africa, the Liquor Traders Association of South Africa and VINPRO want sales to resume to prevent a total collapse of the industry and a further boost to the illicit industry.

    397 days ago
  • FILE: The liquor sales ban is still in place as the country endures another two weeks of a heightened COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: 123rf.com

    Beer association plans to challenge extended alcohol ban

    The Beer Association of South Africa wants to see the data and evidence on which the National Coronavirus Command Council has based its decision to extend the fourth alcohol sales ban.

    398 days ago
  • Workers from Hemel en Aarde restaurant in Hermanus take part in the "million seats on the streets” protest on Wednesday, 22 July 2020. Picture: Supplied.

    Food and alcohol industries say they're not coping under lockdown restrictions

    The industries are among the hardest hit and were slowly trying to pick up again when the COVID-19 third wave swept through the country.

    402 days ago
  • La Colombe restaurant in Constantia, Cape Town. Picture: @LaColombeCT/Twitter

    Restaurant association lobbies govt for a 'roadhouse' operation

    Many argued that they cannot survive for much longer and with the COVID-19 infection rate continuing to surge, the president looks set to extend lockdown.

    403 days ago
  • FILE: Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela. Picture: 702.

    SA's first black female brewery owner forced to close shop amid booze ban

    Due to government’s insistence to ban alcohol sales as part of the COVID-19 regulations, she has had little to no income and has called an end to her business.

    404 days ago
  • Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu briefed the media on 11 December 2020 on the implementation of the special COVID-19 social relief under the Department of Social Development. Picture: @The_DSD/Twitter

    Minister Zulu welcomes booze ban, prioritises relief for vulnerable families

    She said the economy was taking strain, but the department would first ensure that vulnerable households get food.

    408 days ago
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    Beer Association of SA: Alcohol ban to boost illicit trade

    According to the association, the illicit trade cost the economy R11 billion last year. It said one million jobs were at stake across the beer industry's value chain.

    411 days ago
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on 30 March 2021. Picture: GCIS.

    SA moves to lockdown level 3, with changes to alcohol sales & curfew

    The sale of alcohol for off-site consumption has also been adjusted and is now permitted between 10 am and 6 pm from Monday to Thursday.

    425 days ago
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