Virus booze ban causes headache for South African winemakers

Africa's most industrialised economy shuttered liquor stores at the start of a strict anti-coronavirus lockdown on March 27 to limit the spread of COVID-19, and reduce pressure on busy emergency wards.

But wine producers in the valleys of South Africa's Western Cape province are concerned the industry will struggle to bounce back. "We were the only country in the world where wine exports were not allowed," said Boyce Lloyd, CEO of South African top wine and spirits producer KWV.

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