Episode 54 - SHEBEENS AND TAVERNS: ARE THEY MORAL HAZARDS?

We refer to taxes imposed on consuming alcohol as 'sin taxes' because of the association of alcohol with many social sins. This is not entirely unjustified if one looks at what fuels violence, and other anti-social behaviours in our society, but is that the whole story?We particularly view sheebens and taverns as moral hazards in ways in which clubs and pubs in urban areas are not. Is this fair? Are shebeens and taverns moral hazards? Or is that, at best, a partially correct view? What, at any rate, is the difference between a shebeen and a tavern? Do they contribute meaningfully to our economic and social lives? Who runs them and what drives these owners?In this episode of In The Ring With Eusebius McKaiser we bust a few myths, share some interesting facts, and frame a set of conversations about shebeens and taverns that you did not know you would find interesting ... take a chance on this episode, featuring my compelling guest Lucky Ntimane (National Liquor Traders' Council), and remember to hit the subscription button for this podcast so that you do not miss the next episode!