The ban on the sale of alcohol remains in place. But some are still taking chances.

Of the 51 investigations, at least 20 liquor licences have been suspended and two reports were being referred to the liquor licensing tribunal for consideration.

The Western Cape community safety department said 12 more cases were being probed.

Any liquor vendor operating during the lockdown, can be fined or lose their licence.

The department's spokesperson, Cayla Murray, said: “Those whose licences have been suspended will have to appear before the LLT within 21 days after the lockdown period to show cause as to why the order should not be made final.”

Liquor licences have been suspended in Vredendal, Clanwilliam, Malmesbury, Gugulethu, Philippi East, St Helena Bay, Bellville South and Lwandle.

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