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.