Alcohol sale ban
COVID lockdown: CT tourism lost almost R2bn & 12k jobs during Dec holidays
The city's official tourism body released a report on Friday detailing that just under 12,000 job losses were also recorded over this time as a result of...
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Liquor industry pleads with govt to allow sale of alcohol
The liquor industry is pleading with government to allow the sale of alcohol for off-site consumption before the industry collapses.
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SANCF takes govt to court over decision to ban religious gatherings
The forum filed papers at the Johannesburg High Court on Friday to challenge the closure of churches and other places of worship.
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Contralesa calls on traditional leaders to intervene in sale of homemade alcohol
Contralesa said it had learnt of at least four deaths linked to traditional beer.
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SAB heads to court in ‘last resort to protect livelihoods’ over alcohol ban
In a statement on Wednesday, the company said it strongly disagreed with the introduction of yet another outright ban on the sale of alcohol.
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Govt urged to rethink alcohol legislation amid booze ban
Since the start of the second ban on alcohol sales during level 3 of the national lockdown, hospitals recorded a dramatic decrease in alcohol-related trauma cases.
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SA’s wine industry expecting another major blow due to alcohol ban
Vinpro's Rico Basson estimates between 80 wineries and 350 grape producers may go out of business in the next 12 to 18 months.
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Cele warns restaurants about serving alcohol in teapots
The minister on Tuesday said police knew about the tricks employed by some business owners who flouted the alcohol ban the last time and officers would not hesitate to act.
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Level 3 lockdown: Liquor industry concerned about illegal alcohol sales
In a bid to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday night announced a number of stricter restrictions that will be imposed.
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Consider our input on alcohol restrictions, traders plead with govt
The alcohol sector is now worried stringent restrictions on the industry could deal a devastating blow on already struggling outlets.
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Liquor traders urge govt not to bring back complete ban on booze sales
The sale of alcohol during the lockdown has been a bone of contention, and despite eased regulations, the industry is still holding on for economic survival.
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BLSA backs call to lift bans on sale of alcohol, cigarettes
The organisation said it supported the mounting demands for government to rethink its decision on the ban in order to steer South Africa’s economy back on the path to recovery.
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Kenya restricts alcohol sales to halt 'aggressive surge' of virus
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta delivered a stern dressing down to Kenyans for reckless behaviour that has seen cases triple in the past month to 17,975, while 285 have died.
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Pineapple prices surge as S. Africans turn to home brewing in wake of booze ban
With South Africans turning to amateur brewing again, pineapple suppliers and wholesalers are cashing in on their desperation for a drink.
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Alcohol sector awaits Mboweni response to request to defer excise duty payment
The alcohol industry said that the renewed ban of alcohol sales with immediate effect had resulted in the sector having no choice but to apply for a deferment.
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Taxi, alcohol sectors raise job worries as latest COVID-19 regulations take hold
On Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended the sale dispensing and distribution of alcohol with immediate effect in an effort to reduce the burden at hospitals ahead of a coronavirus peak in the country.
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Gauteng mulls alcohol ban, Makhura says decision will be based on evidence
Premier David Makhura said the provincial government wanted evidence to support a decision to ban alcohol sales and would not be swayed by emotions.
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Liquor stores had more shoppers than normal after ban was lifted
The data confirms that on Monday 1 June, South Africa did indeed behave differently to the Monday of the week before, the month before, and three months before.
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There'll still be booze: COVID-19 Situation Desk - 9 June AM
The facts - at the start and end of your working day. #Coronavirus #COVID-19 #level3lockdown
