Wine industry confused after state backtracks on exports
SA’s wine industry, a main economic driver contributing R38bn to the fiscus, has been left confused and frustrated after the government this week reversed an earlier decision to allow exports during the lockdown.
Last week, the government updated regulations to permit the transportation of wines and fresh produce through seaports and airports for export. The updated regulations meant the industry, which supports 300,000 jobs, would be allowed to export all finished wine, bottled and boxed.
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