South Africa: Nine SA Breweries Drivers Arrested, Massive Consignment Impounded

SA Breweries has confirmed nine drivers were arrested and a massive consignment was impounded on Wednesday, but the company says it was moving it to a storage facility and it has the necessary permits. This after Gauteng Community Safety MEC Faith Mazibuko announced the police had intercepted the cargo west of Johannesburg, fined the drivers and was tracking down the company's managers.

Telephonic comment was not immediately available from SAB, but the company tweeted: "We wish to clarify that we regard the president's call for lockdown seriously and appreciate the government's efforts to safeguard our nation and its people."

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