History had been made under the alcohol ban blanket.
Many unfortunate incidents surfaced.
The drunk ambulance driver, a 38-year-old man from Eastern Cape, was found highly inebriated behind the wheel.
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He was on duty and he was driving recklessly.
That is just the tip of the iceberg.
It’s no secret: South Africa does have a drinking problem.
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It will only get worse if the government rest on their laurels.
For those who consume alcohol for dependence, it usually leads to the indulgence of other drugs.
While the government has issued responsible drinking alerts, communities have done little to curb the overindulgence of alcohol.
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This is according to sociology and anthropology professor at Stellenbosch University, Dr Jantjie Xaba.
Responsible drinking messages must be implemented even after the dark Covid-19 cloud has lifted.
Alcohol bans and restrictions must be enforced periodically.
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There are no shortcuts towards achieving this.
But everyone must play a part.
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People working in the restaurant, food and alcohol industry take part in a nationwide protest in 2020. Image: Rodger Bosch/ AFPSource: Getty Images
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