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FILE: Distributors prepare to send out beer after the ban on alcohol sales was lifted with the country moving to lockdown level 2 on 18 August 2020. Picture: Veronica Mokhoali/Eyewitness News

Vinpro

SA alcohol industry urges govt to use sound judgement on excise duties

By Kaylynn Palm

VinPro is appealing to Treasury for no more excessive tax hikes and the SA Liquor Brand Owners Association (Salba) said that increasing excise at rates above...

  • FILE: Vinpro said heatwaves in December and January caught some vineyards off guard, causing sunburn damage to grapes. Picture: 123rf.com

    Vinpro: Producers expecting smaller wine grape crop

    Wine body Vinpro said this was mainly due to a decrease in vineyards, high disease pressure and heatwaves in certain regions.

    151 days ago
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    Wine body welcomes decision to keep South Africa on level 1

    Wine industry body Vinpro is relieved government has not imposed more stringent national restrictions that would have had a serious effect on wine cellars and wine tourism destinations.

    190 days ago
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    Vinpro relieved by govt's decision to keep SA on lockdown level 1

    The South African wine industry said that government’s move not to introduce more stringent COVID-19 safety measures was welcome for the sector.

    191 days ago
  • A customer buys alcohol at a liquor shop in Melville, Johannesburg, on 18 August 2020. South Africa moved into level two of a five-tier lockdown on 18 August 2020, to continue efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Under level two, liquor and tobacco sales will resume. Picture: AFP

    SA's alcohol sector is fighting for survival during pandemic

    The alcohol industry is fighting for its survival as it tries to ensure that no more profits and jobs are due to the government's coronavirus regulations.

    194 days ago
  • Cooperative Governance Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma at a briefing on the coronavirus in Pretoria on 28 May 2020. Picture: Supplied.

    Dlamini-Zuma welcomes court ruling on Vinpro's liquor ban challenge

    One of the three points argued is that provinces, not the national government, should decide whether or not to impose liquor restrictions.

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

    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.

    199 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

    Alcohol industry urges govt not to impose further COVID restrictions on sector

    The South African Liquor Brand Owners Association said that the economic recovery of the alcohol, tourism and hospitality sectors was paramount to protect employment and grow the economy to pre-COVID-19 levels.

    208 days ago
  • FILE: Rebuilding the battered sector would require short, medium, and long-term interventions that needed government support Picture: 123rf.com

    Vinpro: Rebuilding battered wine sector require govt's support

    Vinpro managing director Rico Basson called on the state to create an enabling environment that could help rebuild the sector.

    222 days ago
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    Vinpro hopes for positive outcome in legal challenge of alchohol restrictions

    Vinpro took government to court this week to contest its decision to impose nationwide liquor bans.

    303 days ago
  • Picture: © bennymarty/123rf.com

    Wine industry back in court to challenge alcohol sale restrictions

    Vinpro is taking on authorities over the curbs, which it argues is damaging the sector.

    306 days ago
  • FILE: The wine industry was first hit by an alcohol sales ban with the first lockdown in March last year. Picture: 123rf.com

    Wine makers in court to argue for the full reopening of industry

    The matter against government's restriction on alcohol sales will be heard in the Western Cape High Court from Monday until Thursday.

    306 days ago
  • FILE: The matter will be heard next Friday. Picture: 123rf.com

    Agri Western Cape rallies behind Vinpro on court bid against alcohol sales ban

    The application is seeking urgent interim relief for producers and wants the Western Cape premier to be given the power to adopt deviations to enable off and on consumption alcohol sales in the province.

    512 days ago
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    Vinpro takes govt to court over alcohol sales ban

    Government instituted the latest ban on 28 December to help hospitals cope with an influx of COVID-19 cases.

    513 days ago
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    SA’s wine industry expecting another major blow due to alcohol ban

    Vinpro's Rico Basson estimates between 80 wineries and 350 grape producers may go out of business in the next 12 to 18 months.

    542 days ago
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    Concerns over wine sector jobs growing as lockdown alcohol sale ban continues

    Vinpro said that in addition to scores of people that had already been laid off from work as a result of COVID-19 regulations, an estimated 18,000 more jobs could be lost.

    696 days ago
  • FILE: Vinpro members say, international competitors, who were allowed to do business, could now simply take over their spot in the market. Picture: EWN.

    Up to 40k wine industry farmworkers stand to be affected by lockdown regulations

    Vinpro's Rico Basson said the wine industry lost R200 million a week on exports due to the revised lockdown regulations; and that the move had huge financial repercussions on the sector.

    795 days ago
  • Picture: AFP

    South African wine industry says it still can export during lockdown

    Vinpro represents around 2,500 South African wine producers, cellars and industry stakeholders and has been at the forefront of talks with government since a lockdown was imposed from 27 March.

    809 days ago
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    Drought, tough economy hurt SA wine sales

    Wine sales in South Africa dropped by around 10 million bottles last year.

    884 days ago
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