Thirsty South Africans have taken drastic measures to quench their thirst.
Lockdown regulations have halted all sales of alcohol and tobacco related products in Mzansi.
As a result, people have turned into distilling methylated spirit with other soft drinks for a quick fix.
Two people from Stutterheim in the Eastern Cape have died in hospital after consuming a home brewed concoction.
It’s alleged that they mixed methylated spirits with water and a soft drink. A total of 12 people were rushed to hospital after complaining of stomach pains.
Two people from Stutterheim in the #EasternCape have died in hospital after consuming a home brewed concoction. It's alleged that they mixed methylated spirits with water and a soft drink. A total of 12 people were rushed to hospital after complaining of stomach pains. #sabcnews
— SABC News Radio (@SABCNews_Radio) May 24, 2020
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