The liquor industry, said it is disturbed by increasing public fears that government might introduce a ban on alcohol.
The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) warns government against pending alcohol restrictions.
Alcohol restrictions in the past, have always been viewed as a way to reduce the spread of the virus.
The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa, acknowledges government’s intention to protect and save lives and livelihoods.
“The CGCSA has in the past been against applying a differentiated approach to restricting liquor sales by allowing those selling for onsite consumption to trade for seven days a week, while restricting the number of trading days for those selling for offsite consumption.”
The trade body, said many liquor operators are on the verge of closure as result of the impact previous restrictions, meanwhile other liquor operators never recovered.
In previous restrictions, off-site retail liquor sector has been allowed to trade for a limited period in a week, between Monday to Thursday, while those selling liquor for on-site consumption have continued to trade even throughout the weekend.
Sources: Business Tech
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