The presidency has poured cold water on speculation that President Cyril Ramaphosa would address SA on Tuesday night - and that the booze ban would be reinstated.
Voice notes and text messages were circulating widely on Tuesday, claiming that the booze ban would be brought back. The messages led to a public outcry, and to some people rushing to alcohol outlets to stock up.
Asked for comment, acting presidency spokesperson Tyrone Seale said: “We make announcements when the president is going to speak. We haven't made such an announcement.” DA MP Dean Macpherson also squashed the rumours, saying he had contacted the department of trade & industry, which he said confirmed that the speculation was untrue.I have spoken to a very high source in the DTI that has confirmed the rumors of booze ban tonight are not true. Please treat voice notes that claim to have information on government plans with extreme caution. We don’t need panic in this time.
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