South Africa's Ramaphosa dismisses call to lift ban on alcohol during lockdown
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday refused to lift a ban on alcohol during a nationwide lockdown set to last until the end of April, brushing off a threat of court action from an industry body.