Drinkers will have to endure several more weeks without their favourite tipple when the current Covid-19 lockdown comes to an end next week.
“When the country moves to level 4 on May 1, our borders will remain closed to international travel, except for the repatriation of SA nationals and foreign citizens,” said Ramaphosa.
The public is encouraged to stay at home, other than for essential personal movement, doing essential work and work in sectors that are under controlled opening.It is not clear however whether jogging and dog-walking will be allowed under those conditions. While the sale of cigarettes will be permitted, the government has not lifted the ban on the sale of liquor.
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