Explain four positive impacts the Lockdown has had on the safety and well-being of South Africans
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Alcohol Sales Ban in South Africa: Benefits and Big Alcohol Opposition
The South African government implemented an alcohol sales ban early on when COVID-19 hit the country, as part of its public health response to contain the spread of the virus. The ban is intended to reduce the heavy alcohol burden on the country and specifically on the healthcare system. From the beginning of the ban Big Alcohol has been unrelenting in their opposition. The government’s strong stance in not giving into the opposition is proving fruitful as reports show the ban is benefiting South African society.
The alcohol sales ban was first tested for three weeks beginning in April. As positive results streamed in, the ban was extended until May 2020. From the beginning it was a struggle to implement the ban with alcohol industry opposition, including contravening and undermining the government policy.