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OPINION | The ban on alcohol sales was by no means sustainable, but it has shown us the possible benefits that can result from restrictions. Now more than ever before, government is well placed to implement alcohol controls, writes Prof Saloshni Naidoo

As of August 18 South Africa moved to level 2 of the national lockdown implemented in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. After a ban for the past few months, in level 2 alcohol is back on sale between 9am and 5pm from Mondays to Thursdays.

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