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South Africa Bans Alcohol Sales, Sets Curfew to Suppress Virus Spread

Anita Powell

   JOHANNESBURG - Coronavirus is spreading rapidly in South Africa, a
   development that has prompted officials to announce a host of new
   measures and restrictions. The country now accounts for about 40% of
   all coronavirus cases on the African continent, and the virus is
   spreading rapidly.

   On Sunday, a visibly irate President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed his
   people, begging them to adhere to rules meant to limit in-person
   contact -- and, critically, banning all alcohol sales and imposing a
   national curfew.

   Nearly four months ago, Ramaphosa announced a state of disaster and
   placed South Africa into one of the world's most restrictive lockdowns,
   with temporary bans on alcohol and tobacco, and strict measures curbing
   movement and travel.

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