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.
Police also arrested many drunk drivers during a roadblock over the weekend.
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.
Retailers are once again allowed to sell alcohol and cigarettes under level 2 of the lockdown, which kicked in at midnight on Monday.
Bredasdorp has been the scene of multiple murders of women and girls.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There is a proposed bill that no new liquor licenses be issued to businesses operating near public transport facilities.
The board Board says new regulations could see outlets paying up to 100 percent more for liquor licenses.
Eleven suspected robbers, who allegedly held up a liquor store in Kensington, have been arrested.
Residents, liquor consultants and licence holders are encouraged to have their say from Wednesday.
Liquor traders want to meet with government over the new draft liquor bill.
The SA public are being urged to comment on the new liquor laws before 4 January.
A third outlet has lost its licence under the new Western Cape Liquor Act.
Nu Metro cinemas will start selling liquor at its V&A Waterfront cinema from next week.
The law aims to clamp down on illegal liquor traders.
The public will be asked to participate in amending certain aspects of the city’s liquor bylaw.