Lesufi under fire for announcing Heineken’s ‘Tavern of the Future’. He may have jumped the gun.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced prematurely on social media that the Gauteng government had partnered with Heineken to launch a new initiative called the ‘Tavern of the Future’. The initiative is aimed at uplifting taverns and tavern owners in local communities.

The announcement was met with mixed reactions on social media, with some users applauding the initiative and others criticising it for the potential economic fallout in local communities.

The Gauteng Liquor Traders’ Association denied having agreed to halt the issuing of liquor licences in Gauteng, as Lesufi had claimed.

Head of Public Diplomacy Clayson Monyela said he was disappointed the government was endorsing an initiative that promoted alcohol.

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