Govt urged not to impose sudden alcohol restrictions
Government is being urged not to impose sudden restrictions on the alcohol industry.
The South African Liquor Brandowners Association (Salba) says the financial shock of another unexpected restriction would be detrimental to businesses and employees.
It's been reacting to President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to keep the country on alert level 1, despite the detection of the new Covid-19 Omicron variant and a spike in infections in the country.
CEO Kurt Moore says they believe vaccination is key to achieving economic recovery.
"It remains critical that the industries are consulted when considering decisions that will impact the sector.
"The previous alcohol bans resulted in an estimated annualised lose to the GDP of R60.7 billion, which the country can ill-afford."
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