Proof That The Booze Ban Did Little To Stop Binge Drinking
A study by the University of Cape Town has revealed that lockdowns and boozing hard went hand in hand, especially for those who tend to binge.
The Next Best Thing If You Missed The Booze Ban Boat
Well done to those who stocked up, and commiserations to those who didn’t. I guess pineapple beer is back with a vengeance.
Increased Talk Around SA Alcohol Restrictions Returning
Last week, South Africa officially entered our third wave. As numbers continue to climb, more voices are coming out in support of restricting the sale of alcohol.
Wednesday Morning Spice
Four-day booze ban over Easter. Trump’s new website. Who pays for Suez blockage? Volkswagen’s April Fools’ prank leaked. SA’s biggest pumpkin. Britney in tears.
Loss Of Booze Sales On Fridays And Saturdays Is Bigger Than You Think
Trading from Monday to Thursday is better than a total alcohol sales ban, but retailers argue that an inability to sell on weekends really stings.
Friday Morning Spice
Don’t rule out another ban. WallStreetBets Hollywood deal. Kony soldier convicted. Framing Britney Spears.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Adjusted alert level 3 – here’s what changes. Lowest COVID-19 number in two months. Coup in Myanmar. Silver the next GameStop? SAPS crime intelligence a ‘hot mess’. Harry wins damages.
Are They About To Lift The Booze Ban?
Following a slight decline in new infections and hospitalisations, the topic of the ban on alcohol sales has been discussed in several meetings over the past week.
Restaurateur Fuming As Cops Make Arrest, Confiscate Booze – For Serving ‘Non-Alcoholic Gin’
A restaurant owner in Pretoria plans on filing a civil claim against the state after his stock was seized, and an employee arrested, for serving a supposedly non-alcoholic drink.
A Round-Up Of SA’s Lockdown Booze Prices
Black market booze sales are flourishing under adjusted alert level 3, with just about everything you can imagine on sale, but at a higher price.
Does This Video Show SAPS Cops Delivering Booze To Somebody’s House?
Whilst the origin of the video remains unclear, South Africans have quickly drawn their own conclusions.
SA Booze Laws Might Push Age To 21, Plus More…
The government will be reconsidering and reflecting on the country’s harmful relationship with alcohol, which has become apparent during booze sales bans.
Latest Proposals To Change Western Cape Liquor Laws
The Western Cape department of community safety is working on a plan to regulate alcohol sales, thereby decreasing violent crime.
Distell Counts Lost Billions From Alcohol Sales Ban
We’re starting to get a taste of the knock-on effects of the ban on the sale of alcohol during the lockdown.
Were You Behind Yesterday’s Booze Ban Voicenote? The Police Are Coming [Video]
Once the voicenote began to spread, South Africans rushed to the bottle store in fear of being caught out once more.
SA Wine Industry Headed For Jobs “Bloodbath”
You never, ever want to read the words “jobs” and “bloodbath” in the same sentence, but these are the times in which we live.
Fans Of Italy Will Love This Superb ‘Survival Box’
We may not be able to holiday in Italy, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy some of the country’s finest treats.
“Our Ban Is Pointless” – Insiders Suggest Booze And Tobacco Bans Will Be Lifted
According to sources familiar with discussions during yesterday’s NCCC meeting, chaired by President Ramaphosa, the bans could soon be lifted.
Tuesday Morning Spice
W Cape wants “immediate” alcohol sales. Shooting near White House. Former McDonald’s boss sued over workplace relationships. Victoria’s Secret mogul feeling Epstein pinch.
The Staggering Amount Of Money Consol Loses Every Day During The Alcohol Sales Ban
The continued ban on the sale of alcohol is costing both the alcohol industry and external suppliers millions per day.
Even The Cops Are Snapping Up Black Market Booze
South Africans selling booze on the black market allege that they bribe, sell to, and drink with, members of the police.
Latest Proposal On Resuming Alcohol Sales To Be Discussed This Weekend
The government is looking at a new proposal to lift the alcohol ban in South Africa, following protests and job losses.
Alcohol Ban “Incredibly Mysterious” – According To Top Scientist
Whilst the ban on the sale of alcohol has been shown to reduce trauma cases at hospitals, there is still some degree of mystery around how these decisions are reached.
#JobsSaveLives: Videos And Pictures From Today’s Restaurant Protests
Restaurant owners, workers, and industry affiliates have taken to the streets to protest the stringent lockdown rules impacting their businesses.
Pineapple Price Boom Strikes Again
Under our first round of banned alcohol sales, pineapple prices soared as demand increased. Enter round two, and it’s happening again.
“The Domino Effect” – SA Restaurants’ Open Letter To Ramaphosa
The Restaurant Collective (R|C) has penned an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, outlining ways in which the industry can work with government going forward, and asking for increased assistance.
SAMRC Report Gives Clues About When Liquor Sales Ban May End
I hope your liquor cabinet, or wine rack, is fairly well stocked, because there are suggestions that the current ban on the sale of alcohol could last for a while.
Staggering Numbers From SA’s Food And Beverage Industry Collapse
The latest Stats SA release, focused on non-retail food and beverages data for April and May 2020, is perhaps best described as a bloodbath.
Experts Speak Out Against Booze Sales Ban And Taxi Capacity
One of the more infuriating aspects of South Africa’s national lockdown, as we near the completion of 110 full days, is the seemingly arbitrary nature of many of the regulations.
SA Alcohol Industry “Blindsided” By Booze Ban As Dlamini-Zuma Explains Reasons
South Africans were left shocked, and having to once again crunch those rationing numbers (welcome, smokers will say), but not quite as shocked as the alcohol industry itself.