Booze

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has his temperature tested. Premier Oscar Mabuyane wants national government to bring back a ban on alcohol in his province.This after a massive rise in alcohol-related cases, and the danger it poses to fighting the spread of Covid-19.The Eastern Cape is also looking at dividing its hotspots into sub-districts to…

may be permitted at retail outlets during limited hours. However, the sale of tobacco and alcohol could continue to be banned until the country reaches Level 1 of the lockdown, Cooperative Governance Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma recently said.The trade of alcohol supports around one million jobs, according to a statement released on behalf of industry bodies…

Horror forecasts say SA Covid-19 death toll will hit 45 000 by November

April 16, 2020 | 11:27am Drinking booze may put people at increased risk for coming down with the coronavirus, the World Health Organization warned. The consumption of alcohol has proven to weaken the body’s immune system and can make drinkers more likely to engage in other risky behaviors that could heighten their chances of catching…