Wine producers are confused, angry and despairing about what to try next to ensure job security of a vital yet increasingly shaky agricultural sector.

Minister for co-operative governance and traditional affairs Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma announced on April 16 that transportation of alcohol is prohibited, unless for the production of hand sanitisers and household cleaning products, or industrial use. That all changed on Wednesday with her latest about-turn now allowing wine exports. ..

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