South Africa: Wine Exports Are Now Legal, or Are They?

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Marginal gains were achieved when wine exports were allowed this week, but for many in the industry, it's a hollow win.

News went out on 7 April 2020 that a special dispensation had been granted to the South African wine industry to allow wine exports during the Covid-19 lockdown period. An industry financially strangled by legislation allowing no local alcohol sales heaved a small sigh of relief.

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