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South African breweries adapt to survive alcohol ban

Eben Uys

Eben Uys, the owner of Mad Giant Brewery, carries a crate of beer at the factory in Newtown, Johannesburg on January 15, 2021.

Photo credit: Luca Sola | AFP

Johannesburg

"This place is definitely not what it used to be," said Eben Uys, gently wiping the dust from the counter of his bar.