TheReturnOfAlcohol: Long queues already begin outside liquor stores in Johannesburg
ROODEPOORT - Long queues had already begun to form outside liquor stores in Johannesburg on Tuesday morning, as people look to restock on booze after an unexpected dry spell when stores were suddenly closed over a month ago.
After 144 days of the lockdown staff at JJ Cale in Sandton have started to replenish shelves and display tobacco related products in preparation for #Level2regulations. VM pic.twitter.com/SRF3okrArp — EWN Reporter August 17, 2020 Despite government’s assurance that liquor stores will be allowed to trade between 9 am and 5 pm from Monday to Thursday, residents braved the chilly weather on Tuesday morning to secure their places in line at a Makro store in Roodepoort.Some of the customers in the queue, which extends into the parking lot includes small business and tavern owners, who were there to stock up as bars and pubs prepare to trade on Tuesday.
Other customers said they were early because they were worried government may change its mind on the regulations again. Lindiwe Khoza who placed herself in front of the growing queue said she was not taking any chances: “I’m just buying enough, just in case there is another lockdown. Once bitten, twice shy and we have to be ready. We don’t know what’s going to happen.”Download the EWN app to your iOS or Android device.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
DA welcomes long-overdue reinstating of charges against Nomgcobo JibaThe decision to reinstate perjury charges against former acting National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Nomgcobo Jiba for lying under oath is welcome but long overdue, the Democratic Alliance said on Sunday.
Read more »
Six ways you can mentally and emotionally prepare for working from home long termIf working from home forever isn't ideal for you, these 6 strategies can help you develop a healthier mindset about it moving forward.
Read more »
Gyms may open on Tuesday morning – as long as no more than 50 people are inside at a timeGyms may open on Tuesday morning – as long as no more than 50 people are inside at a time | BISouthAfrica
Read more »
A small Big Man in pointy shoes is foiled by relentless politeness'This is what happens when South African entitlement made flesh meets grace at the end of a very long queue.'
Read more »
Level 2 lockdown: Dlamini-Zuma clarifies regulations on sale of alcoholThe restrictions on the sale of liquor will be lifted from Tuesday.
Read more »
TOM EATON: A terribly small Big Man meets an immovable objectOne morning in the queue, that great institution of democracy and extraordinary patience
Read more »