Well, Bheki Cele might well have changed his tune on the alcohol ban. The minister hinted that booze restrictions may soon run their course.
At this stage, nine young Bloemfontein adults are believed to have had a drink of the deadly home-brewed alcohol.
Furthermore, another four people are in a Bloemfontein hospital – after consuming the home brewed liquor to try and dodge the alcohol ban
The vehicle that was carrying alcohol illegally under Level 3 lockdown was eventually traced and found in Harrismith, Free State.
South Africa banned liquor sales amid coronavirus surge. In addition to the alcohol ban, the new restrictions include the closure of all beaches and public swimming pools in infectious hotspots as well as a curfew extension.
The ANC caucus in the City of Cape Town is shocked following the arrest of one of its councillors for alleged drunk driving.
Several significant liquor groups have blasted the alcohol ban, with one outfit asking the government give the public a ‘limited opportunity’ to buy booze.
Police Minister Bheki Cele has vowed to come down hard on those dealing in alcohol while it is prohibited under Level 3 lockdown.
The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (Denosa) said the move to ban alcohol under Level 3 of the lockdown, would help take pressure off the already struggling health system
South Africans are waking up to yet another alcohol ban on Tuesday. But there are some (very convoluted) legal ways around these Level 3 restrictions.
The alcohol industry has no doubt suffered a blow as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown
Cyril Ramaphosa has brought back the ‘weekend alcohol sales ban’. But there’s a way round this rule – if you can swap your favourite tipple for some wine.
We had another ‘family meeting’. Here’s what President Cyril Ramaphosa said about alcohol restrictions.
Data from the Western Cape reveals that booze-based hospitalisations have soared. During the first wave, this was grounds for an alcohol ban.
As new hotspots are being identified, the president highlighted the importance of adhering to social distancing protocols. In addition, the government is geared to introduce tighter alcohol restrictions in areas.
There are rumours that an alcohol ban will be implemented by government over the festive season. Is there any truth to it?
From Thursday onwards, alcohol traders can resume normal operations. The new lockdown laws have been published – and there’s some interesting ‘fine print’.
The sale of alcohol became a provocative subject after the country went into lockdown in March
Data from South Africa’s Treasury show the government lost R9.5 billion in alcohol and tobacco taxes in the first four months of the fiscal year.
Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has chastised certain restaurants for breaking Level 2 laws, and offering ‘takeaway alcohol’ services.
Mthembu denied any discussion around a third alcohol ban, but said that South Africans need to address their excessive drinking problem.
The government is set to strike a significant blow in their ‘war against alcohol’, with new zero-tolerance drink-drive laws. But not everyone is on board.
The alcohol ban isn’t the only threat to liquor sales: ‘Purchase limits’ have been discussed by government, and their appetite for restrictions is strong.
The alcohol ban will not be returning just one week after it was lifted, after a panic-inducing voice-note put millions of South Africans on edge.
The rumour mill has been in overdrive on Tuesday – and some people aren’t taking any chances, with whispers of a new alcohol ban doing the rounds.