Liquor traders have called on government not to re-institute restrictions on alcohol sales, as this only stands to benefit the illicit trade.

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By Merentia Van Der Vent


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As the rate of Covid-19 infections continues to climb, there has been speculation that the cabinet may consider another round of restrictions on alcohol sales. The convenor of the National Liquor Traders Council, Lucky Ntimane says there has already been a total of 20 weeks of alcohol bans and many of their members have been forced to close their doors.

Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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