Liquor council calls on government to allow off-premises alcohol sales to continue
By Philippa Larkin
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JOHANNESBURG - National Liquor Traders Council in a statement on the weekend called on the government to be allowed to continue the off-premises sale of alcohol.
The country reported 14000 new Covid-19 cases on December 23.
On Monday night, President Cyril Ramaphosa placed a ban on the sale of alcohol until at least mid-January as he announced a risk adjusted level 3 for the country.
The council said ahead of the ban being announced: A total shut-down of liquor sales would mean an end to the tavern market and the 250 000 direct jobs linked to the sector. Industry should be consulted on any restrictions.
Liquor associations react to lockdown level 3 prohibitions
By Goitsemang Tlhabye
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Pretoria - The South African alcohol industry has called on the government to review the ban on alcohol sales as soon as the countryâs health improves in order to ensure its long-term survival.
The industry which includes the National Liquor Traders Council, South African Liquor Brandowners Association, the Beer Association of South Africa, Vinpro, and the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa, retailers and manufacturers, made the call following President Cyril Ramaphosaâs announcement on Monday to move the country to an adjusted level three of the national lockdown.
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Nightclubs and businesses that sell and transport alcohol will have to shut.PHOTO: AFP
PublishedDec 29, 2020, 2:36 pm SGT
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NATIONAL NEWS - The South African wine industry has expressed its satisfaction over wineries and wine farms being allowed to continue selling alcohol for off-site consumption despite the latest restrictions on sale of alcohol.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced further restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19 during his address to the nation on Monday evening, as the country experiences a second wave of infections.
Ramaphosa confirmed that the sale of alcohol would be restricted to between 10am and 6pm from Monday to Thursday, with the exception for wineries and wine farms including weekends, which was made due to their contribution to the tourism industry.
Generic image. Photo: Kym Ellis, Unsplash
BUSINESS NEWS - The South African wine industry has expressed its satisfaction over wineries and wine farms being allowed to continue selling alcohol for off-site consumption despite the latest restrictions on sale of alcohol.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced further restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19 during his address to the nation on Monday evening, as the country experiences a second wave of infections.
Ramaphosa confirmed that the sale of alcohol would be restricted to between 10:00 and 18:00 from Monday to Thursday, with the exception for wineries and wine farms including weekends, which was made due to their contribution to the tourism industry.