South Africa continues to be restricted from going out Predatory sacking due to ban on sale of sake 22:25 on April 14th
In South Africa, restrictions on going out continue to stop the spread of the new coronavirus infection, but while the sale of alcohol is also banned, complaints are spreading such as looting one after another.
In South Africa, more than 2000 people are infected with the new coronavirus, making it the most serious situation on the African continent.
The government has extended the restrictions on going out until the end of this month, and does not allow jogging or dog walking except for shopping and visiting hospitals. It also prohibits the sale of alcohol and takes strict measures compared to other countries. I am.
However, there is a lot of dissatisfaction with the ban on the sale of liquor, and in some areas where many poor people live, plundering of liquor stores has occurred one after another, and according to police officials, at least 16 cases have occurred since this month.
Also, the crime of trafficking alcohol was increasing, and in some cases police officers were involved in the crime.
Against this backdrop, industry groups in the largest city, Johannesburg, are poised to sue the government for the withdrawal of measures as the economic damage to the liquor store and bars has run out and jobs have been lost.
The government has emphasized that the ban on liquor sales will reduce the number of violent crimes such as murder, but responding to rising complaints is an issue.