The strict ban on the sale of alcohol during the Covid-19 lockdown has proved deadly for some in the Eastern Cape.
Nine people in the province have died in the space of a week after drinking lethal moonshine, reportsThree people from Ndakana administrative area, near Stutterheim, died after consuming an alcoholic home brew on Saturday.
“Police have opened several dockets in different communities in connection with people drinking some concoctions. “We try to stop the practice. People need to know the mix they are drinking is not good for their health and it can kill.”visited the area on Saturday night.
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