alcohol

The Western Cape is considering some solutions to ensure the alcohol industry survives the Covid-19 pandemic and is not hit by an unemployment pandemic, writes Alan Winde. The new alcohol ban announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa last week has understandably resulted in many emotionally charged responses.On the one hand, excessive and dangerous alcohol consumption is resulting in…

Police Minister Bheki Cele. Police Minister Bheki Cele says they have been "doing well" in dealing with cross-border crimes.He also said there would be random stop and search operations to ensure there was no trade in alcohol and tobacco. Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said there were 540 000 movements processed through SA's borders between 27…

With SA's coronavirus cases surging, the re-imposition of the ban on the sale of alcohol was not surprising for some businesses.Business for South Africa says the renewed ban will, however, again put pressure on jobs in the alcohol industry. When the sale of alcohol was unbanned in June, SA experienced a spike in trauma cases.South African…

The Gauteng government has welcomed the suspension of the sale of alcohol.The province's health MEC has said this decision will bring relief to a healthcare system that is under pressure.This came as the province's total Covid-19 cases surpassed 100 000.Gauteng Health MEC Dr Bandile Masuku says the provincial government welcomes the decision of the National…

Two experts say a better plan is needed to manage the increase in Covid-19 infections, especially in terms of banning alcohol sales.They say alternatives need to be thought up instead of implementing a ban on alcohol sales.Both also raised concerns about the announcement that taxis driving short distances would be allowed 100% capacity.Two medical experts…