Here is what we know about liquor sales under Level 3 thus far:
Your surname will likely not be used to determine on which day you can buy liquor
Liquor Traders Association of South Africa (LTASA) spokesperson Sean Robinson said an earlier suggestion the association had made to use surnames to determine when people would be allowed to buy liquor would likely not be used.
Discussions are underway to have entire day liquor sales, Monday to Thursday
Wine producer association, Vinpro, spokesperson Wanda Augustyn told News24 discussions were underway with the Department of Trade and Industry to permit liquor sales from Monday to Thursday, from 09:00 until 17:00.
Augustyn said the industry had been lobbying for extended hours in meetings with the department on Tuesday morning, as it would avoid congestion at liquor outlets when sales resume.
Robinson said during discussions with the department it was agreed limited liquor sales hours would cause a rush to stores which would make social distancing difficult to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Shebeens and taverns will likely only open at a later stage
Despite repeated calls for shebeens and taverns in townships to be allowed to sell liquor for home consumption, Robinson said discussions with the department indicated this would likely only happen at a later stage.
