Salba welcomes relaxation of alcohol trading restrictions

The South African Liquor Brand Owners’ Association (Salba) chairperson, Sibani Mngadi, has welcomed
Court reserves judgment in the Vinpro alcohol ban battle

The High Court in Cape Town has reserved judgment in the case that wine representative body, Vinpro
Liquor Traders Council welcomes lifting of alcohol sale ban

The National Liquor Traders Council (NLTC) has largely welcomed the announcement by President Cyril
Government lifts alcohol sales ban

Cabinet has opened up the sale of alcohol as the country moved from Alert Level 4 to Adjusted Alert
COSATU calls for some relief for businesses affected by new lockdown restrictions

Labour federation, COSATU, has suggested that government provide financial relief to businesses that
Liquor Traders Council warns that members are considering defying the ban on alcohol sales

The National Liquor Traders Council (NLTC) has warned that some industry members are considering
Infectious Diseases Specialist concerned about alcohol consumption during the Easter weekend

Infectious Diseases Specialist at Frere Hospital in the Eastern Cape, Dr David Stead, has expressed
Tourism sector welcomes lifting of alcohol sales ban, revised curfew

The tourism sector has welcomed the partial lifting of the ban on the sale and transportation of
Two arrested in KZN for transporting alcohol

Two people have been arrested in Zululand after allegedly being caught transporting alcohol.
Possible relaxation of lockdown regulations on the cards: Analyst

There has been speculation that President Cyril Ramphosa will announce a relaxation of the lockdown
Consol Glass says it might have to shed jobs if alcohol ban continues

The Consol Glass company says the ongoing ban on alcohol sale has impacted negatively on revenue and
Year-on-year drunk driving stats down by 80% in Western Cape

The Western Cape Department of Transport says the number of people arrested for drunk driving on the
Over 85% of craft brewers risk shutting down due to alcohol ban: Beer Association of SA

The Beer Association of South Africa has raised concerns that over 85% of craft brewers are at risk
Restaurant Association requests meeting with President Ramaphosa

The Restaurant Association of South Africa has sent a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa requesting
Restaurant, hospitality associations threaten legal action over new industry rules

The Restaurants Association of South Africa and Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa
Catch 22 for wine producers amid alcohol ban

The 2021 wine grape harvest in the Western Cape is looking very good with excellent quality expected
Liquor Trader Formations requests meeting with Ramaphosa over alcohol ban

An organization called Liquor Trader Formations has requested a meeting with President Cyril
Restaurant Association to take government to court over alcohol ban

The Restaurant Association of South Africa (RASA) has announced its intention to take government to
Liquor Traders Association warns it might not be able to save jobs

The South African Liquor Traders Association says it is worried that it may not save most of at
Healthcare workers in Gauteng welcome the alcohol ban

Healthcare workers in Gauteng have welcomed the ban on the sale of alcohol, saying there is already