Liquor
Wine industry's VinPro 'frustrated' by court's liquor ban application dismissal
Non-profit organisation VinPro represents close to 2,600 wine producers, cellars and industry stakeholders.
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Gauteng police close 9 illegal liquor outlets
Police also arrested many drunk drivers during a roadblock over the weekend.
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Liquor traders want govt to allow them to operate on weekends
Under level one of the COVID-19 lockdown, the sale of alcohol at retail outlets is only permitted from Monday to Friday between 9 am and 5 pm.
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Bottoms up! Long queues outside liquor stores in Joburg already
Retailers are once again allowed to sell alcohol and cigarettes under level 2 of the lockdown, which kicked in at midnight on Monday.
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Bredasdorp contemplates effects of alcohol abuse as country lifts ban on liquor
Bredasdorp has been the scene of multiple murders of women and girls.
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SAMRC: Ban on sale of liquor could be lifted in 1 to 2 weeks’ time
Two council experts have analysed data, which shows the anticipated pressure on hospital resources due to a surge in COVID-19 infections hasn't materialised at least for now.
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SA Liquor Brands Association wants ban on sale of alcohol lifted
On Sunday night, President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended the sale dispensing and distribution of liquor saying this would assist in reducing pressure at trauma units in hospitals across the country.
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GALLERY: Happy hour: Queues at bottle stores as alcohol sale ban lifted
South Africans formed long queues to once again buy alcohol after more than 2 months of lockdown in which the sale of booze was prohibited. All images supplied.
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Zimbabwe bans sale of alcohol at supermarkets, liquor stores
The measure is designed to stop people congregating and drinking together during the 21-day lockdown that began on Monday to combat the spread of COVID-19.
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Free Market Foundation: Changes to liquor policy ‘ill-conceived’
There is a proposed bill that no new liquor licenses be issued to businesses operating near public transport facilities.
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Gauteng Liquor Board tightens regulations in bid to curb alcoholism
The board Board says new regulations could see outlets paying up to 100 percent more for liquor licenses.
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11 arrested for robbing Liquor City
Eleven suspected robbers, who allegedly held up a liquor store in Kensington, have been arrested.
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WC draft liquor bill hearings begin this week
Residents, liquor consultants and licence holders are encouraged to have their say from Wednesday.
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Liquor traders up in arms over draft bill
Liquor traders want to meet with government over the new draft liquor bill.
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Public urged to comment on new liquor laws
The SA public are being urged to comment on the new liquor laws before 4 January.
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WC cracks the whip on liquor licences
A third outlet has lost its licence under the new Western Cape Liquor Act.
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Nu Metro to sell booze at V&A
Nu Metro cinemas will start selling liquor at its V&A Waterfront cinema from next week.
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Liquor inspectors to patrol shebeens
The law aims to clamp down on illegal liquor traders.
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New proposal in CT liquor bylaw
The public will be asked to participate in amending certain aspects of the city’s liquor bylaw.
