South African opposition leader Julius Malema has called for the coronavirus lockdown ban on alcohol be reimposed, the BBC reports.
Malema was hitting out at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to reopen the economy in a speech for the virtual celebrations of South Africa’s youth day.
South Africa imposed a two-month lockdown, with the sale of alcohol being banned.
It was argued that it would limit domestic abuse, prevent violence and ease pressure on hospitals during lockdown.
Earlier this month the ban was lifted and a rise in crime has been linked to the lifting of alcohol sales.
“We call for the reinstatement of the ban on alcohol, for the protection of human life over the desire for profit,” The Economic Freedom Fighters party leader said on Tuesday.
“The president of the country has allowed the sale of alcohol in a country that has a history of high fatalities and hospitalisation due to alcohol-related inter-personal violence.”
Mr Malema previously objected the reopening of schools and places of worship.
Schools in South Africa were reopened for final year students on June 8, but a number of schools have been closed after coronavirus cases were reported
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