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.
Possible Last-Minute Booze Restrictions Before Christmas
Ahead of this week’s National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) meeting, tighter lockdown restrictions for the festive season are reportedly on the table.
All The Places You Can Buy Your Favourite Mixers Online
Yes, we can’t stock up on our favourite tipple while the alcohol sales ban continues. You can make sure you’ve got the other boxes ticked, though.
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.
UPDATED: Dlamini-Zuma Incorrectly Says No Transporting Of Liquor This Weekend
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, the minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, managed to send out some mixed messages whilst addressing the media earlier today.
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.
Lift The Ban: Struggling Wine Industry Pens Open Letter To Ramaphosa
In an open letter to President Ramaphosa, key players in the wine industry have said that it won’t survive if the ban on sales and onsite consumption of alcohol continues.
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.
R40k Bribes Not Enough To Stop Cops From Illegal Booze Busts
If you’ve been busted for committing a crime, you might want to consider not adding to the charges by offering officers a bribe.
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.
Jozi Restaurants Are Serving Booze In Teapots Now
It was only a matter of time before the speakeasy was revived, with restaurants desperately trying to stay afloat.
“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.
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.
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.
Cape Town Restaurant Taking Government To Court Over Booze Ban
A group of restaurants, led by Cape Town-based Chefs Warehouse, filed papers yesterday aimed at forcing the government to allow their patrons to drink alcohol with their meals.