Police minister Bheki Cele has praised the president for reinstating the alcohol ban, saying easing regulations on liquor sales had led to more alcohol-related deaths and lawlessness in SA.
The industry says the livelihoods of more than one-million people who depend on the liquor supply chain would be affected by the decision to reintroduce the ban. As part of the regulations announced by Ramaphosa on Sunday, Cele said people are allowed to drink alcohol “in private, inside their homes or their yards but not in public spaces, on pavements or in their vehicles”.
“It is critical to remember too that the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products and e-cigarettes remains prohibited at this time and subject to the same sanctions as those found selling alcohol.” Cele also threw his weight behind the new taxi regulations. On Sunday, Ramaphosa announced that taxis undertaking local trips would now be permitted to increase their capacity to 100%, while long-distance taxis would not be allowed to exceed 70% occupancy. This was on condition that “new risk mitigation protocols related to masks, vehicle sanitising and open windows are followed”.
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