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The impact of South Africa alcohol bans on spirits 7th May, 2021 by Melita Kiely
South African spirits brands have been hit hard by a series of government bans on the sale of alcohol as part of the fight against Covid-19. But they fear that without compensation, more lockdowns could push them under.
South Africa has been hit with a number of alcohol bans during the last 12 months
Prohibition measures have repeatedly stung spirits producers and retailers in South Africa over the past year. While all nations have had to take drastic action to curb the spread of Covid‐19, affecting the trade on a global scale, the recurring alcohol bans in South Africa have put additional pressure on the sector there.
How big a role does alcohol play in trauma cases in South Africa?
12 April 2021 11:55 AM Prof Sue Goldstein, board member of Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance
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Data analyst and MD of Silver Fox Consulting Ian McGorianm says the intention is to bring another voice to the table.
In the past week liquor manufacturing giant Distell has come under fire after it released a new report which, scientists say, underplays the role of alcohol in trauma cases in South Africa.
The new analysis of government crime and trauma admissions data released revealed surprising insights into the countryâs relationship with alcohol and the widely held belief that it is among the worst in the world.
A general view of liquor for sale on December 03, 2020 in Durbanville, South Africa. It was reported the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) has recommended the restriction of alcohol sales amid fears of a second COVID-19 surge . Picture: Gallo Images/Jacques Stander
The alcohol industry has released a statistical analysis to support their argument that the reduction of trauma admissions during the Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown could not be primarily attributed to the banning of alcohol.
The analysis sought to draw attention to other factors, including curfew, which has been mainly cited, to be considered and not for the focus to be on alcohol, saying it was not the only thing on which restrictive measures were imposed during the lockdown.
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The liquor industry says that the South African government will have to change its approach and consider new data before choosing to implement future alcohol bans.
In a statement on Thursday (8 April) the South African Liquor Brand owners Association (Salba) cited a new report which showed that, while trauma cases in South Africa declined during lockdown, the difference was minimal compared to countries that did not introduce a ban on alcohol.
The report was led by independent data expert Ian McGorian of Silver Fox Consulting, in collaboration with professor Mike Murray from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and financial support from Distell.