The debate around the sale of alcohol on Sundays being banned and that liquor outlets should close early has raised concerns to many South Africans. With the draft Gauteng Liquor Act expected to be introduced during an official sitting of the Gauteng Legislature today, President of the South African Liquor Traders Association, Saint Madlala, says this is a huge mistake.

Two years ago around this time, Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane warned that excessive alcohol consumption might force liquor outlets in her province to close on Sundays. Mokonyane also expressed concern then, over the trading of alcohol near schools and places of worship, and further warned of reducing trade times.

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