When a job disappears in an instant

For the 17,000 or so people directly employed in the alcohol industry, each COVID-19 bulletin on Btv is a nerve-wrecking affair, where one’s job can be ended live on air, with effect from midnight. Mmegi Correspondent, GOITSEMODIMO KAELO speaks to those affected and finds out how they are coping

The alcohol industry has been one of the hardest hit sectors in the COVID-19 pandemic, with three booze bans imposed since the first case of the virus was reported on March 30.

Industry players have been left bamboozled, their plans for the year thrown asunder by the uncertainty of operating with bans hanging over their heads.

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