Effective implementation of the Border Management Authority for better trade

South Africa is embarking on a journey of a centralised border authority. See what Siwapiwe Madubela and Lauralyn Kaziboni think this could mean for trade in South Africa

Understanding the (+ve and -ve) effects of the temporary bans on alcohol sales in South Africa

The temporary alcohol bans in South Africa has resulted in great controversy. The country has undergone three bans on the sale, dispensing, distribution and transportation of liquor since March 2020, equivalent to 15 weeks of zero sales. This article explores the costs and benefits associated with the alcohol sales bans, specifically looking at the health and economic aspects. Such a discussion is critical given the known social and health harms associated with alcohol consumption and the industry’s significant contribution towards revenue, jobs, and gross domestic product.