# The DA in Gauteng says premier Panyaza Lesufi’s decision to not grant any liquor licences will contribute to the unemployment rate in the province. The premier said halting the issuing of liquor licences is in an effort to help end the fight against drugs and the sale of illicit goods. The DA’s, Patrick Atkinson, says this decision will ensure that entrepreneurs will not be able to start any new businesses in the sector:
DA says Gauteng’s halting of issuing liquor licences will contribute to unemployment [SOUND]