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Models predict that the reintroduction of the ban on alcohol sales could result in a 20% reduction of all trauma cases and a 40% reduction of all alcohol-related trauma by the third week of restrictions, says health minister Zweli Mkhize.Image: Anthony Molyneaux
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Zweli Mkhize: Just one week of alcohol ban will see 3‚400 fewer hospital traumas

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday announced that a nationwide ban on the sale and distribution of alcohol would take effect immediately. The decision has been met with mixed reaction from various sectors. Some have argued that this…

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