Booze industry calls for urgent reopening under Level 3

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The sale of tobacco and alcohol could continue to be banned until the country reaches Level 1 of the lockdown, cooperative governance minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma recently said.

The alcohol industry has called for the urgent reopening of the manufacturing, distribution and trade of alcohol during Level 3 of the national lockdown.

“As an industry, we create employment for over one million people across the value chain, contribute 3% to the GDP of South Africa’s economy, and make an indirect tax contribution — Vat, customs and excise revenue — of R51 billion,” the statement reads. Following recent engagements with government, Salba, Basa and VinPro have submitted various proposals to the department of trade and industry and competition, which include safety protocols for the manufacturing, distribution and trading of alcohol.

They have also proposed the opening of more channels to allow for sales, and to allow consumers enough time for purchases while maintaining social distancing.

 

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Still clowns

Other than making profits for big capital, whatbis urgent about booze?

So, who in govt would be responsible for the salaries of those people losing their jobs in the production and sale cycle of the Liquor industry and the tobacco industry.? Or do they not matter ?

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The economy is already on its knees and ppl are losing their jobs every day, alchohol is consumed by adults they can simply follow the rules.

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