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Tshwane car accidents on rise under lockdown level 1

Just days after the unbanning of alcohol and easing of the curfew, paramedics have had their hands full with trauma cases resulting from car accidents. Best Care ambulance spokesperson Xander Loubser said motorists needed to be responsible. “I want to remind the public that Covid-19 still exists. “It seems like there are people who are …

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Alcohol Alliance Concerned About Eased Sales Under Level 1 Lockdown

The alliance is questioning whether allowing alcohol sales to resume as normal is wise with several public holidays coming up. The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance has reacted to the latest easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, warning government may have moved too quickly. The alliance is on Monday questioning whether allowing alcohol sales to resume …

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Drinking age to be raised to 21?

Some of the permanent measures being considered by policymakers include raising the drinking age, and a total ban on advertising. The controversial lockdown ban on the sale of booze may have been lifted (for now), but it looks as if policymakers are now considering more permanent restrictions on the alcohol industry. Looking at data derived …

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Warning of spike in Covid-19 infections due to lifting of alcohol ban

Pretoria – The Southern Africa Alcohol Policy Alliance has warned against another spike of Covid-19 infections and trauma cases as a result of the lifting of the on-site alcohol consumption ban. Its director, Maurice Smithers, predicted the repeat of more coronavirus transmissions, saying that the same situation was experienced in June last year when the …

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