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Liquor industry nearing breakpoint

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The Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) has issued an urgent call to President Cyril Ramaphosa to lift the blanket ban on alcohol from the 16th of January, Wendy Pienaar, Chairperson of the Craft Brewers Association of SA, explains why this is so important for the industry. She also explains that the industry has struggled to get help from the government to support the industry.
6 Jan 2021 1PM English South Africa Business · Daily News

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