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Did you think we were joking with that headline? Well, we’re not! STATS SA has released a report that shows 2.1% of household spending in our country goes to beer (more than the amount spent on sweets or even vegetables!). Check out all the stats here.
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What’s more fascinating is that the people that buy the most beer are based in Mpumalanga (makes sense with their hot climate). Take a look at the infographic below because you might also be surprised to know that across the whole country, more beer is purchased than wine or spirits.
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