Ex-editors of SA Medical Journal slam alcohol ban, as industry says it was always irrational

Government’s claims that the prohibition on the formal sale of alcohol during the Covid-19 lockdown has reduced deaths and hospital emergencies are flawed, according to the editors emeritus of the SA Medical Journal, Prof Dan Ncayiyana and Prof JP Van Niekerk.South African Liquor Brandowners Association , the organisation said both men

“The much-touted benefits of the alcohol ban of reducing alcohol-related injury admissions – independent of the larger impact of the lockdown itself – has not been demonstrated, and relies instead on beliefs in what in what may be the classic case of confirmation bias. It is unacceptable to rely on the belief that if the ban were lifted, people will not confine this [consumption] to their homes.

The wine industry has also been plunged into devastation overnight, with tens of thousands of jobs now on the line as many smaller wineries look destined to shut down.

“The sale of alcohol for home consumption through outlets that observe social distancing or home deliveries should have no effect in spreading infections. There is therefore no rational argument for it to be banned,” said Mngadi. Ankere education creates backbone 😂🤣🤣

They must *ck off, cuz at the time rationality was needed they kept quiet in the interest of Ramaphoria.

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