Gauteng Premier David Makhura has confirmed that the Provincial Government is preparing to review its restrictions regarding the sale of alcohol – BEYOND the COVID-19 lockdown. South Africa has endured three liquor bans in the past 11 months, and according to the local authorities, the time to reflect on SA’s relationship with the bottle has come. Gauteng set to ‘tighten’ alcohol restrictions Makhura made an address on Saturday, at an event where more than 50 Highway Patrol Vehicles were given to law enforcement teams in Gauteng. This strengthening of police power provided the Premier with a perfect opportunity to discuss the impact alcohol abuse has on certain communities – and the following interventions are likely to take place: