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7th January, 2021 by Phoebe French
South African Breweries (SAB) has said it will challenge the constitutionality of the government-imposed alcohol sales ban in court.
In a statement, the company said it shares the South African government’s concerns over the surge in Covid cases and welcomes all lawful measures in order to control the spread of the virus.
However SAB said it “strongly disagreed” with the imposition of a domestic alcohol sales ban, and after “much consideration”, it has decided to approach the courts.
“SAB has decided to approach the courts to challenge the constitutionality of the decision taken and process followed by the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) to re-ban the sale of alcohol,” the brewer said. “The legal action is the last resort available to SAB to protect our employees, suppliers, customers, and all the livelihoods we suppor
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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.
Citizen reporter President Cyril 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 Picture: AFP/GREG WOOD
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.