Tuesday, 12 January, 2021
wine.co.za
The hard hit wine sector is preparing for the 2021 harvest season which now has the possibility of being harder than the 2020 harvest season that was almost cut short by South Africa's initial lockdown regulations and alcohol ban.
President Ramaphosa announced on Monday, 11 January:
"Health services in several parts of the country reported that the prohibition of alcohol sales had significantly reduced the number of trauma cases seen in our hospitals over the New Year period. It is vital that we continue to protect our health services."
Following this the sale of alcohol from retail outlets and the on-site consumption of alcohol is still not be permitted.