The state needs to see the wine industry as a national treasure
With its world-class product and high job numbers, SA’s wine industry really needs the government to puts its money where many mouths are
21 August 2020 - 05:10
Covid-19 has left the SA wine industry in a state of chaos. Radical action is necessary to prevent long-term retardation. The multi-pronged agenda of the government’s alcohol ban needs a counterbalance to address the severe demand shortfall and its far-reaching effects.
The following is a way forward, using the international sales and strategic government support to rebalance the markets...
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