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. FILE: With coronavirus infections increasing yet again, lockdown curbs are likely to be bolstered. Picture: 123rf.com
CAPE TOWN - Two organisations representing liquor traders have written to President Cyril Ramaphosa requesting a meeting.
The National Liquor Traders Council and the Liquor Traders Association of South Africa are worried another alcohol sales ban could be implemented.
With coronavirus infections increasing yet again, lockdown curbs are likely to be bolstered.
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Here’s what is happening in and affecting South Africa today:
Coronavirus: Global Covid-19 infections have hit 167.5 million confirmed, with the death toll reaching 3.48 million. In South Africa, there have been 4,236 new cases, taking the total reported to 1,635,465. Deaths have reached 55,802 (+53), while recoveries have climbed to 1,539,395, leaving the country with a balance of 40,268 active cases. The total number of vaccines administered is 647,983 (+5,037).
Alcohol bans: Liquor traders in South Africa are requesting a meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa over potential restrictions on trade that may be coming along with tighter lockdown rules, as the country heads into a third wave of Covid-19 infections. The National Liquor Traders Council has written to the president, asking to be included in discussions around how to best handle the new wave. Liquor trade in South Africa has suffered four bans under lock
President Cyril Ramaphosa. Photo: GCIS
NATIONAL NEWS - There are growing calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the nation on the country’s latest Covid-19 developments amid a steady rise in new coronavirus cases.
Although the department of health says South Africa is not yet in the grips of the third wave in infections, the liquor industry and several organisations have weighed in on how the government could best prepare for a surge in infections.
This is due to fears that an increased lockdown level will again lead to a restriction on alcohol sales and a change to the curfew in place under the extended State of Disaster.