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VinPro was considering whether to apply for leave to appeal the ruling by the Cape High Court in its liquor ban application. Picture: 123rf

Liquor

Wine industry's VinPro 'frustrated' by court's liquor ban application dismissal

By Kaylynn Palm

Non-profit organisation VinPro represents close to 2,600 wine producers, cellars and industry stakeholders.

  • FILE: Police search a resident as part of Operation Okae Molao in the Slovo Park informal settlement, west of Johannesburg on 14 May 2020. Picture: @GP_CommSafety/Twitter.

    Gauteng police close 9 illegal liquor outlets

    Police also arrested many drunk drivers during a roadblock over the weekend.

    518 days ago
  • SAB beer crates are being gathered as Fenyane Bottle store prepares for alcohol sales, It will also be allowed again on the 18 August 2020. Alcohol will be permitted for on-site consumption in licensed establishments only up until 10 pm. Vosloorus, Ekuerhuleni. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/Eyewitness News

    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.

    568 days ago
  • Employees at The Fridge have also returned to the store for the first time since their jobs came to an abrupt halt last month. Picture: Veronica Mokhoali/EWN

    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.

    636 days ago
  • Women protested outside the Bredasdorp Magistrate's Court on 26 February 2012, where a man accused of raping and murdering Anene Booysen appeared.  Picture: Renee de Villiers/EWN

    Bredasdorp contemplates effects of alcohol abuse as country lifts ban on liquor

    Bredasdorp has been the scene of multiple murders of women and girls.

    637 days ago
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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.

    650 days ago
  • © bodnarphoto/123rf.com

    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.

    672 days ago
  • FILE: Shoppers pose with their alcohol after the liquor sales ban was lifted on 1 June 2020. Picture: Supplied

    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.

    714 days ago
  • Beer. Picture: Matan Segev/Pexels.com

    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.

    773 days ago
  • Beer. Picture Supplied

    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.

    1970 days ago
  • Picture: Supplied

    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.

    2012 days ago
  • Eleven suspected robbers were arrested for robbing a liquor store in Kensington on 15 October, 2015. Picture: City of Cape Town.

    11 arrested for robbing Liquor City

    Eleven suspected robbers, who allegedly held up a liquor store in Kensington, have been arrested.

    2405 days ago
  • FILE: The changes to the draft bill have been in the works for some time. Picture: EWN.

    WC draft liquor bill hearings begin this week

    Residents, liquor consultants and licence holders are encouraged to have their say from Wednesday.

    2954 days ago
  • Liquor traders want to meet with government over the new draft liquor bill.

    Liquor traders up in arms over draft bill

    Liquor traders want to meet with government over the new draft liquor bill.

    3049 days ago
  • The SA public are being urged to comment on the new liquor laws before 4 January.

    Public urged to comment on new liquor laws

    The SA public are being urged to comment on the new liquor laws before 4 January.

    3057 days ago
  • A third liquor outlet has lost its licence under the new Western Cape Liquor Act.

    WC cracks the whip on liquor licences

    A third outlet has lost its licence under the new Western Cape Liquor Act.

    3099 days ago
  • Nu Metro cinemas will start selling liquor at its V&A Waterfront cinema from next week. Picture: sxc.hu

    Nu Metro to sell booze at V&A

    Nu Metro cinemas will start selling liquor at its V&A Waterfront cinema from next week.

    3119 days ago
  • The proposed law will strengthen the liquor inspectorate.

    Liquor inspectors to patrol shebeens

    The law aims to clamp down on illegal liquor traders.

    3147 days ago
  • The public will be asked to participate in amending certain aspects of the city’s liquor bylaw. SXC.hu

    New proposal in CT liquor bylaw

    The public will be asked to participate in amending certain aspects of the city’s liquor bylaw.

    3202 days ago
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