As South Africa’s Covid-19 second wave surge continues. The blanket ban on the sale of alcohol will continue, while beaches in Covid-19 hot spots will also remain closed as current …
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The South African Breweries (SAB) is heading to court to challenge the constitutionality of the third alcohol ban, which came into effect when South Africa moved to an adjusted Level …