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Cape Town – The South African Beer Association (BASA), representing the Craft, Heineken and South African Breweries Brewers Association, has called for the beer trade to be resumed “out of consumption” to “save the industry “
This is a license granted for the sale of liquor for consumption outside the premises where it is sold, which includes liquor stores, distribution centers and wholesale entities, as well as online platforms, which will limit travel.
In defense of its cause under #SaveBeer, BASA is deeply concerned about the number of reductions resulting from restrictions on the alcohol trade. He has also pointed out that crime is on the rise, with increasing reports of liquor stores looted.
The sale of alcohol has been banned during the shutdown, which spanned two weeks on Thursday, as the government tries to stem the spread of Covid-19, with a warning of heavy fines and jail time for those who do not follow the law.
It is doubtful whether they will succeed, as the decrease in serious crime during the closing period has been attributed to the ban on the sale of alcohol. In addition, trauma units, which are generally loaded with alcohol-related cases, especially on weekends, have been free to focus on Covid-19 cases.
BASA said in a statement: “In the past 15 days, we have heard that many beer establishments closed their doors, and several people were fired. With an industry that employs about 250,000 people, these are many lives that are now at risk.
“Secondary industries are also affected by the shutdown – that is, glass and bottle manufacturers, printing and design companies, transportation, retailers, equipment manufacturers, electricians, plumbers, farmers, and many more.”
BASA’s proposals include:
* Allow authorized outlets to sell beer subject to strict social distancing requirements and within restricted trading hours.
* Allow authorized consumption points of sale to be granted a special dispensation to operate strictly as out-of-consumption points of sale subject to the strict requirements of social distancing and within the restricted hours of trade. This includes licensed taverns to support the municipality’s economy.
* Restriction on volumes sold by consumer to avoid irresponsible consumption.
* Place hand sanitizers at the points of sale to guarantee good hygiene practices.
* Allowing online ordering and beer delivery with strict quantity controls in place.
* Restricted business hours: between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. from Monday to Friday; and between 9am and 4pm on Saturdays; and there are no sales on Sundays and holidays.
It took me a national shutdown to find out that there is a “South African Beer Association” https://t.co/ZNavuoQbUf
– Ali (@ Agz1lla)
April 10, 2020
Cape times
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