The Economic Freedom Fighters has called on government to dismiss calls by theindustry to lift the ban on the sale of alcohol during the remainder of the national lockdown, saying it has no scientific rationale.
In the video below, the Beer Association of South Africa calls for the lift of the ban on the sale of alcohol during the lockdown.
Government must do a good job in outlining how exactly alcohol and cigarettes a major factor in spreading corona virus. Alcohol is just an excuse of people's behaviors who they truly are and it has been made a typical scapegoat abusetheftviolance lift the ban of alcohol
I agree with EFFwith this 1 police stations are already full of they open we will also be vulnerable they bring us infection from their friends
Very good
The fact is I need alcohol at this stage, those ones who are saying they mustn't open, they will be right at the liquor stores' doorsteps before they even open. People must stop acting holy here. Were you waiting for government to help you quit?
I rily do support EFF. Wt wl happen wen d alcohol ban uplifted it wl only b more infection n death. Remember d tym HIV hit south Africa, ppl nvr tuk it crus nd now we are leading. Business and life, let chuz lyf 4 it wl nvr b renewed or regained. I support current lockdown rules
I know our fellow SA when they are drunk, we ll use wheelbarrow to transport them. Please STATE continue with ALCOHOL rehabilitation.
Lets think broadly abt this issue, thrs a lot of people who stand to lose jobs,think abt all the employees involved the manufactures, the distributors and the retailers, its quite larger than us
even J3sus realised water is boring. let the people drink. i know you who talk have bulk stalked. bustards sellouts
If they release alcohol our mothers at home would be beaten
This shouldn't even be a question for discussion - currently healthcare workers are focusing on covid-19, we are just so grateful that trauma units are a bit quite due to no gunshort/stabbed patients that come in reeking of alcohol. So please alcoholics must spare us🤚🙄
Even after Lockdown if parliament and government need to strengthen laws over alcohol which help reduce crime turn many people to employable status. We a lot people can not be employed. Will help reduce gender based and domestic violence. And in return government will a lot
I'm not a EFF supporter and would probably never vote for it but right now I say ✊viva EFF
I agree with the Fighter, no alcohol at all.
Government cannot be controlled by certain people,the ban of Alcohol must remain until the end of Lockdown, we are trying to minimize the spread of infection,if they lift the ban then they might as well cancel this Lockdown. Discipline must remain,Mr be Firm
It's because they're part of the illicit trade smh flipflops
People are too thirsty now, something is going to give.
There are too many things that we should worry about. Their call is meaningless
EFF represent the interest of the poor blacks or for individuals in the part or their ideas of capitalist
nyambza1971 Thanks EFF they must learn to respect you first as CIC, then after they can go and drink
I fully support the decision of the Economic Freedom Fighters
Oh Lord Please forgive them as they so fucking stupid they have no clue in what they are doing.
The former CEO of old mutual is still out of work now ,what did Eric mabuza achieved Ziltch;0 nothing he is just a useless lawyer,at least if it was Adv mpofu,or Ngukaitobi we would be scared!
Their pantries are fully stocked
We can not have alcohol being sold here its the worst enemy of the people and it will cause disorder and Cyril Ramaphosa must not listen to these fools of Gauteng liquor board they must go and fuck themselves and that lawyer of them Eric mabuza will never win in court he MST try
Job losses are not reason enough?
Julius_S_Malema and the EFFSouthAfrica have been very reasonable throughout this epidemic 👏
I support the EFF view on this one. The government shouldn't uplift the regulations of alcohol during this period of lockdown🔒. We in the mid of this pandemic fight...so No alcohol until the fight is over.
The EFF in general have ZERO relevance...or ANY scientific rationale..... or meaning at all.
Do not lift the ban on sale of alcohol. Domestic violence unfortunately on the rise adding alcohol will just escalate matters. Not everyone can hold their alcohol and some might even make better partners and parents during this lock down StayAtHomeSA
Julius has enuf stock to last him for a lifetime lol
For once I agree with the EFF, it should be remembered, when a shebeen queen gives you alcohol on credit, she is not interested in your growth and prosperity as a black person...
Some people will be millionaires after this lockdown
But these people are stupid business people just imagine in these streets they say a bottle of Smirnoff is R300 normal price is R150 so that's 100% profit so if you have 1000 you will be making R300000 and in that R150000 is a profit and it's cash t... f... 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
💪💪 Thanks Eff 🤞🤞 we r focusing on Covid 19, let's not entertain Alcohol things 🇿🇦 🤷🤷
They're not running government to hell with them
Government should not listen to EFF, they don't represent the majority
The person who said this is purely thirsty qha .
Let's go and search his house and that we won't find alcohol.
EFF is right, alcohol must be banned for good
Haha the EFF is moving further away from reality.
EFF is right
I don't understand why this has being considered in the first place...all industries have being affected by this pandemic.Lift the lockdown and we'll start from the scratch
Agreed
Sizomele thina sinayo nale mali yokubuthenga...so please ake nisiyeke sithenge utshwala please!
While we are condoning and celebrating the ban of alcohol let's also remember that there are many poor people who rely on alcohol as a source of income, should the lockdown be extended by 2 or 3 months where will they be? What will they be eating?
I drink but for now keep it on ice
Uyacabanga nje isphithiphithi esingenzeka mangathiwa abudayiswe kwakhona today
40% off telkom airtime during this lockdown, from your boy! Im selling it for 40% DM if you're interested!
It's useless and abnormal to be selling beer during rock down . Fools think it's better get drunk .
EFFSouthAfrica I fully agree with you💯👏. People must just wait & be patient. It's soo embarrassing our loved ones has passed on bcoz of this Virus 😭😭 & People they still have nerves 2 fight 4 alcohol. Shame on them and it's soo disgusting.StayAtHomeSA, eNCA, Newzroom405
This was predictable. Popular opinion goes against a person and the EFF come out defending that person.
At least I agree with the EFF on this one. This is leadership ✊
I agree...
the opposite side of alcohol is churches u can't close one and open the other
I have noticed that those whom support the ban of alcohol abafundisi, SHUMAYELANI SIYANIZWA SOTHI AMEN MASE NIQEDILE😏😏😏
I agree with EFF
Lifting the sale of alcohol is not going to do any justice to curb this pandemic. It will increase movement of people from one place another. Social gatherings will also increase , which is what the govt is working around the clock 2 minimize. Hang in there we shall overcome.
Mxm,
Fighters you got my support on that one.
What about our salons?Alcohol kills but our salons don't kill or abuse any one can they let us open our salons
phetoleLEBEA PresidencyZA CyrilRamaphosa JacksonMthembu_ Please do not fall for thse selfish tavern owners they are thinking of the profit if you allow them why would you not allow me to buy my kids take aways,go to movies Alcohol is none essential
Why cant people think about making revenue on products that are allowed?
Zanya zanya Zanya
How many car accidents reported this Easter?
Ewe alo ufanele uthetha le nyuveDam ..... ur wine cellars and bars are full !!!! That time sibuka amaEmti thina !!!
News24 I hope you are learning something on how you write headlines or topic, especially when you want to put a picture of what you are talking about. I thank you👏
Alcohol can not be taken as a valid excuse to lift the ban on alcohol,unless if we want the virus to spread at lightening speed.I support you EFF,what wrong with this country when it comes to Alcohol?
some members of their leadership is busy tweeting drunk, and yet they call for everyone not to drink
The Guptas made a big mistake by giving Malema his first taste of whisky ...
As tough as it is this is the right move 💯
EFF madoda
The EFF now has become the Alcohol leaders. .
EFF should be ashamed. Right now it's not the time to worry about small issues rather worry about the virus
Amandla ✊✊✊✊✊✊✊
What is good for the Boss, doesn't necessarily mean it will be good for the average person. (this kind of paternity preys on deep rooted foundations = using slogans about 'liberty' is not the same as actually being FREE)? NB: hold Gov accountable at ALL times, we employ it no?
If alcohol is the only solution to build economy, jobs and better life, rather we die bcoz we don't want alcohol to come back in our communities anymore, alcohol is Evil n plan to destroy our people. ALCOHOL MUST FALL
People are uncontrollable when they are under the influence of alcohol. Please make no amendments !
I totally agree with EFFSouthAfrica 100 percent... Corona Virus doesn't care if you are drunk it can be infectious and led to death and more death than what melindagates has suggested about Africa... GenBheki_Cele must make sure that no alcohol is sold during this lockdown 👍
People working in this industry will loose their jobs.the current government is failing to create Jobs will the EFF able to create jobs no
Viva EFF
How is this even news?
I think New laws must be implemented when comes to alcohol, the sale of alcohol should be accessible till 20:00th hour all over south Africa..all shops and tarven and bo mam CHAWE should be closed...
Amen EFFSouthAfrica .
If government uplift this they are saying alcohol it's important than restaurants.... You might as well call of this lockdown off we tayard!!!!! Government has not enough guts
Good news
What does science has to do with this,is the economy in stake here
What do people need alcohol for?
When they speak of scientific rationale, do they actually have a clue. Do they understand social sciences and have any of them conduct a study on the neurological effects of sudden and abrupt cold turkey. Speak to a professional before you make claims.
The 1st time Eff talk sense... Thanks to Corry
Trying hard to score points hey?
Well of course Malema does not drink... Secondly I can bet you they are well stocked.. Thirdly once again they have money and food so why not allow the basic human right to sell alcohol and cigs to feed their families.. Liberators with zip economic brains
I'd love to know the scientific studies they used as a rationale for the banning 💁♂️
Thank you.
They kept quiet when wine companies were allowed to export, simply because the captain of those companies are the real bosses of most political parties including the ruling party.
When you are paid to silence the masses, you act in accordance with the handlers mandate
That's why they'll be number six in the next election followed buy Anc haaaa
They have a good point I support them
They surely have enough stock and will intimidate when stocks are up!
South Africa yo dala dzi ndenwa straight
Good morning, I agree wit EFF.. it will increase or effect on the immune system and escalate the chances of infection coronavirus
Well, alcohol must be banned during Lockdown period,but some of these so called fighter leaders have indoor bars that are fully stocked. They have wine cellars too!!
I also agree with the Economic Fredom Fighters, the sale of Alcohol during Lockdown must remain banned.
This will cause ppl to roam the streets going to buy alcohol, sitting under the trees drinking it while gathered
Can the EFF show us proof
I tend to agree with EFF on this one. People must wait.
They cab only open hardware so that we rebuild our while we are at our home that is essential.
That's all EFF has been doing during lockdown. Opposing everything, calling mistaken black youth underinfluence criminals, opening cases against a black woman. And standing up for their friends asking them to apologise.
It doesn't require science. Intoxicated people are hard to control so it's better we wait for the lockdown to end simple.
They is nothing essential about alcohol it just distroy African people
Who the hell cares what science has to say. We celebrating Jesus, and this guy made one. I'm sure he would be making wine for everyone right now, so let us drink in his name.
They is noh need to unlock alcohol it must be lock down like we are lock down.
We are thirsty and I pray the ban is lifted. Not everyone is irresponsible when drinking. We drink in our fathers house 🥂
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Where were the 'Economic Freedom Fighters' when taxi owners strong armed the govt?
If you went to the houses of these 'fighters', you'll find wine cellars, lots of gin, brandy and whiskey. They are doing this just to appear to be on the right side of the law
_kele_tebza They should have started with taxi owners and bo my friend... Political parties and Government fear taxi owners
Tell them To pay the salaries and lost income
And the EFF uses science... oxymoron at best
Bulang please government
Only reason why they want it to stay banned is coz they're stocked up and don't give af about those who will lose their jobs, eff is a selfish dictatorship party, it's the poor who will sit without jobs, do they even know how many blacks have work because of alcohol sales
I support your call EFF. No selling of alcohol until lockdown is over
Eff is helping for blacks to lose their jobs now 😳
I'm a fighter but nna I thirsty fighters please
Here we are having safe Easter with no car accidents that could have been caused by drink and driving, what kind of proof do you want? We like alcohol but it can wait for now please.
Pls open Hardware Stores, Cash build, Buildit, CTM re batla go pecha pecha di 2 rooms tsa rona, at least once or twice a week
After alcohol is a inner sanitizer
EFF ke Madibuseng ikentse roboto 🚦sometimes e Red, sometimes e Green, sometimes e Orange.
The police must investigate how is it possible that government officials and people are stocked up with alcohol ,to have that much alcohol in your house during lockdown is ALSO a Crime
No to Alcohol... Even Tokyo Sexwale is not supportive. He is campaigning to reopen KFC . Nandos... makumbi_k2 . Tell him uyahlanya lo
They must ban alcohol forever.
People can't drink responsibly, i agree with EFF. Alcohol is the devil. People get over excited and forget who they are, then boom accidents and deaths follow. Don't lift the ban. Our country is at peace
Keep quiet EFFSouthAfrica
Tell them to voetsek!
Good and interesting news
I have always found myself in opposition to the EFFSouthAfrica, because of their juvenile antics;but on this one, they are right!
Did they get scientific proof? Please provide us with it.
Those ones they oppose anything
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