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Cosatu raises concerns with jobs on the line due to alcohol ban
Government said it imposed the ban to free up hospitals to deal with COVID-19 without being burdened by trauma-related injuries related to alcohol.
Two council experts have analysed data, which shows the anticipated pressure on hospital resources due to a surge in COVID-19 infections hasn't materialised at least for now.
The farmer's body has met with wine industry representative, Vinpro, the Southern African Agri Initiative and local wine producers last week to discuss the impact of the ban.
The president will address the nation on developments in South Africa’s risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread of COVID-19.
Concerns have been raised over the impact of booze on trauma admissions since the ban on sales was lifted in June.