Hours before government enforced the 21-day lockdown at midnight on Thursday, scores of Durban residents rushed to liquor outlets to stock up on alcohol.
Hours before the 21-day lockdown starting midnight on Thursday, thousands of Durban residents rushed to liquor outlets to stock up.
Queues started building outside liquor outlets around midday in the wake of police minister Bheki Cele's announcement on Wednesday that all supermarkets and liquor stores would be banned from selling booze during the lockdown, as part of measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus.This means people would be arrested if found in possession of alcohol in their cars.
He said that in terms of the regulations, this would be a criminal offence punishable by law, including a fine or imprisonment. At Makro in Springfield, customers queued outside the liquor outlet with trolleys. Many were practising social distancing.Sandile NdlovuAt Liberty Liquors in Greyville, scores of people were buying everything from spirits and beer to ciders and wine.“I think I will run out before the lockdown is over. It depends on how bored I am.”Luis and Evelyn Camacho stocked up on wine and beer.
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