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It turns out that alcohol can be transported over the Easter period.
This seems to have been a mistake on the part of the Minister.
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He added that the ban only extends to the off-site purchasing of alcohol.
Two separate lawyers spoke to the publication before the backtrack.
One revealed that there is ‘never law’ in a Minister’s press conference.
Alcohol is allowed to be transported during the temporary booze ban in SA. Image: Waldo Swiegers/BloombergSource: Getty Images
Minister Dlamini-Zuma stated on Thursday that roadblocks would be conducted, however, Mtshali cleared the air.
According to the spokesperson, there is no risk of alcohol being confiscated during the temporary ban.
This means that bars and restaurants will be allowed to run as normal with alcohol sales and consumption.
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Alcohol that was bought before the temporary ban will not be allowed to be moved from any point.
According toTimesLIVE, Dlamini-Zuma stated that police will be conducting roadblocks aspeople are not allowed to transport alcohol.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
