Alcohol sales ban
Vinpro hopes for positive outcome in legal challenge of alchohol restrictions
Vinpro took government to court this week to contest its decision to impose nationwide liquor bans.
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Alcohol sales allowed, leisure travel between provinces as SA moves to level 3
Government has lifted restrictions on the sale of alcohol on weekdays and the movement of people between provinces, with President Cyril Ramaphosa saying that the third wave of COVID-19 infections may have peaked.
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Alcohol will be sold again after SA moves to alert level 3
Following a meeting with the NCCC, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on 25 July 2021 that the country would be moving to alert level 3 of lockdown regulations as COVID-19 infections were steadily declining. #COVID19 #CyrilRamaphosa #Level3
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SA liquor industry disappointed with latest alcohol sales ban
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday night announced a 14-day extension of adjusted level four lockdown regulations, which means another two weeks of the booze ban.
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Alert level four extended, alcohol sales remain prohibited
President Cyril Ramaphosa on 11 July 2021 announced that the country would remain on alert level four for another two weeks, although there were some adjustments to the regulations.
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Cosatu to govt: Find the money to help businesses hit by level 4 lockdown
On Sunday night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new restrictions that mainly impact businesses in the hospitality, alcohol, and service industries in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Alcohol groups disappointed, EFF calls for defiance until mass vaccination
National Liquid Traders Council’s Lucky Ntimane said they were bitterly disappointed by the ban on alcohol trade for two weeks, calling it a hammer blow on tavern owners once again.
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As COVID cases rise, NLTC urges govt not to tighten alcohol sales restrictions
Several bans on liquor sales imposed since South Africa was placed under a state of disaster more than a year ago helped free up bed space in trauma units but hit the alcohol industry hard.
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Top SA wines for sale at online auction after COVID booze sales ban hits exports
There are about 12,000 cases of wine from estates that were traditionally reserved for the export market.
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Liquor traders call on govt not to ban alcohol sales as illicit trade thrives
National Liquor Traders Council spokesperson Lucky Ntimane said, according to the Euro-Monitor report, illicit traders were now embedded in communities, with sophisticated supply and distribution networks.
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Liquor traders request meeting with Ramaphosa over potential alcohol sales ban
The National Liquor Traders Council and the Liquor Traders Association of South Africa are worried another alcohol sales ban could be implemented.
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Change of plans: Dlamini-Zuma says you can transport alcohol on Easter holidays
'The short answer is that yes, people can transport their own alcohol even between provinces,' said Cogta spokesperson Lungi Mtshali late on Thursday.
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Law expert says transportation of booze over Easter weekend isn't illegal
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini -Zuma said they had learnt that when there was increased movement of people, the likelihood of the spread of COVID-19 became higher.
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SA wine 'paradise' finds success by going its own way
Vineyards in Hemel en Aarde are carving out a global reputation among wine lovers seeking a fresh, distinctive flavour.
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Alcohol, tobacco, hospitality industries look to Mboweni to ease struggles
The alcohol industry recently reported that it lost R36.3 billion in sales revenue as a result of the three lockdown-related bans.
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WC hospitals see significant spike in trauma cases after booze sales ban lifted
Provincial Head of Health, Dr Keith Cloete, said that despite a drop in the number of COVID-19 cases being recorded, there was still significant pressure on the health system.
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Liquor industry hopes Ramaphosa will touch on booze policy at Sona
The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance's Maurice Smithers said President Cyril Ramaphosa has to touch on alcohol policy to give certainty, precisely because of COVID-19.
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Trauma cases in Gauteng hospitals spike again after alcohol sales ban lifted
On 1 February, hospitals had around 180 trauma cases, which escalated steadily over the week to more than 500 at the weekend.
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Back in business: CT bars, taverns relieved after alcohol sales ban lifted
Owners of bars, taverns and restaurants said that it was a stressful 10 months with alcohol sales being banned and lifted at any time during the pandemic and lockdown.
