There are about 12,000 cases of wine from estates that were traditionally reserved for the export market.
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.
The National Liquor Traders Council and the Liquor Traders Association of South Africa are worried another alcohol sales ban could be implemented.
'The short answer is that yes, people can transport their own alcohol even between provinces,' said Cogta spokesperson Lungi Mtshali late on Thursday.
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.
Vineyards in Hemel en Aarde are carving out a global reputation among wine lovers seeking a fresh, distinctive flavour.
The alcohol industry recently reported that it lost R36.3 billion in sales revenue as a result of the three lockdown-related bans.
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.
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.
On 1 February, hospitals had around 180 trauma cases, which escalated steadily over the week to more than 500 at the weekend.
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.
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday night announced alcohol may now be served at licensed premises throughout the week, while sales for off-site consumption are allowed from Mondays to Thursdays.
On 1 February President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the easing of certain level three lockdown regulations. Here are the main changes to the rules.
On Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the lifting of the ban on the sale of alcohol, visiting beaches and religious gatherings.
Cape Town Tourism was thankful that curbs like the beach ban have been lifted but it was quick to add that the damage may have already been done.
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on 1 February 2021 on government's latest efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. He also announced changes to the restrictions of the adjusted level 3 lockdown.
The police's Noloyiso Rwexana said that 200 bottles of cider and wine were seized.
The application is seeking urgent interim relief for producers and wants the Western Cape premier to be given the power to adopt deviations to enable off and on consumption alcohol sales in the province.
