JOHANNESBURG - Treasury is about to pour cold water on South Africa's drinking habits.
It's proposing major changes to the way alcohol is priced and taxed.
The liquor industry was quick to urge the state to cork the proposal.
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But, others believes it will tap into a solution to reduce alcohol abuse.
To avoid a debate hangover, government has extended the period for public comment.
Zimasa Mpemnyama from DG Murray spoke to eNCA.