The Eastern Cape Liquor Board (ECLB) has told the SA Human Rights Commission that it will not place a moratorium on issuing liquor licences in the province despite the SAHRC’s report indicating that this would be a key step towards…
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday tightened up national Covid-19 restrictions, including on alcohol sales and large gatherings. The restrictions kick in from midnight, he said. Of particular concern, he said, were large gatherings,…
Hours of movement‚ impact of alcohol on hospital admissions up for discussion Health minister Zweli Mkhize says local lockdown restrictions will be discussed for Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape – a province that accounts for about…
While there are many people who are undoubtedly excited about the unbanning of alcohol under the level 2 restrictions, the Association for Alcohol Responsibility and Education (aware.org.za) is urging residents to not get carried away.…
Co-operative governance and traditional affairs minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma came to the defence of President Cyril Ramaphosa and the amended lockdown regulations amid criticism after the reintroduction of a ban on alcohol sales and a…
The government’s ban on the sale of alcohol during the lockdown was reinstated without warning on Sunday night, and without considering the industry’s attempts to address behavioural changes around problem drinking. This is the reaction…
TAMAR KAHN The government has banned alcohol sales “with immediate effect” and will impose an evening curfew from Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Sunday night, as SA’s coronavirus tally soared past the 276,000 mark. The…
“The sale, dispensing and distribution of alcohol will be suspended with immediate effect.” This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa during a national address on Sunday night. He said this was to make sure that hospital beds were…
UNATHI NKANJENI Liquor consumers can breathe a sigh of relief as a second ban on alcohol sales is not on the cards because of the rapid spread of Covid-19. Over the past few weeks, politicians, including EFF leader Julius Malema, have…
Since the country moved to level 3 there have been 114 murders and 60 reported drunken driving cases in the province, according to Eastern Cape transport, safety and liaison MEC Weziwe Tikana-Gxothiwe. In a statement released by her…
KGAUGELO MASWENENG South Africans are reminded that they will not be able to buy alcoholic beverages between 5pm on Thursday until Monday morning. National police spokesperson Brig Vish Naidoo said anyone found buying or selling alcohol…
Bill presented to parliament wants to totally ban alcohol for drivers A bill released by the transport department on Monday seeks to totally ban the use of alcohol by vehicle operators. In March, the cabinet approved the submission of the…
NONKULULEKO NJILO The ongoing ban on the sale of alcohol and tobacco products during the lockdown has tortured and left addicted South Africans with severe withdrawal symptoms. This is according to substance use disorder specialist Dr…
Will the ban on tobacco be extended even further, into level three of the lockdown regulations? Free Market Foundation CEO Leon Louw believes the ban may continue. “Smokers should be prepared to pay R20 for a single cigarette or R200 a…
By ANDISIWE MAY With a week to go in the 35-day lockdown in SA, internationally accredited addictions counsellor Gareth Carter says people with moderate to severe alcoholism may experience withdrawal and need medical attention that the…
