It's official, South Africans will be allowed to buy and sell alcoholic beverages on June 1 after a ban on liquor that lasted more than 60 days.
While several restrictions have been lifted, some will remain in place including the continued closure of taverns, bars and restaurants unless for the delivery and collection of cooked food.“Alcohol will be sold for home consumption, only under strict conditions on specified days, and for limited hours. Announcements in this regard will be made once we have concluded discussions with the sector,” said Ramaphosa.
Ramaphosa said though the number of Covid-19 infections was still expected to rise, the country could not remain on lockdown indefinitely. Manufacturing, mining, construction, financial, services, professional and business services, information technology, communications, government services and media services would be allowed to go back to work under level 3.However, employers were advised to take the necessary precautions, including basic hygiene and social distancing.
Said Ramaphosa: “Companies will need to put in place, sanitary and social distancing measures, and facilities, they will need to screen workers on arrival, each day quarantine those who may be infected and make arrangements for them to be tested.
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