11 police officers in Eastern Cape fired for smuggling alcohol during Level 5 lockdown
Eleven police officers in the Eastern Cape have been dismissed for smuggling alcohol during Level 5
Clubs, restaurants and social gatherings under spotlight amid COVID-19 pandemic
Despite Police Minister Bheki Cele raiding a Sandton club over the weekend, it’s business as usual
Alcohol industry supports police regarding non-compliance of COVID-19 protocols
The alcohol industry has expressed support for law enforcement when it comes to businesses that do
Liquor Association supports proposed closure of non-compliant outlets
The South African Liquor Traders’ Association says it fully supports government’s plan to close down
SA to move down to Alert Level 1 at midnight
South Africa will officially move to alert level-one of the nationwide lockdown in a few hours’
Liquor Traders raises concerns over the continued restrictions of the sale of alcohol
The National Liquor Traders Council says it’s concerned about continued restrictions on the sale of
Beer manufacturers to stop supplying alcohol to non-complying businesses
Beer manufacturers have taken a strong stand to stop supplying alcohol to businesses whose licences
Liquor industry supports government’s fight against alcohol abuse
The alcohol industry has come out in full support of government’s fight against alcohol abuse.
There is no ban on the sale of alcohol: Mbalula
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has announced that government has no plans to ban the sale of
Mbalula laments alcohol-related road incidents, says restrictions on the cards
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has lamented the rise in alcohol-related road incidents following
Direct link between alcohol abuse and trauma admissions: Gauteng Health
The Gauteng Health Department says its hospital admissions statistics shows a link between alcohol
Regulation for alcohol consumption should be tightened: Mbalula
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says regulations regarding alcohol consumption should be tightened
Fears that the unbanning of alcohol may lead to increased road accidents and domestic violence cases
The lifting of the alcohol ban this week has again put South Africa’s consumption patterns and the
Gauteng residents brave cold weather to buy alcohol
It’s abuzz with activity at liquor outlets across Gauteng as scores of residents brave the chilly
Liquor industry promises to ensure that alcohol sector trades responsibly
The National Liquor Traders Council says it will ensure the alcohol sector trades responsibly and in
Pressure mounts on government to reopen the economy as President expected to address the nation
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation soon. This while there is growing
Alcohol sales ban is causing corporate carnage: Agri SA
Agri SA says the ban on alcohol sales in South Africa is creating corporate carnage.
Alcohol industry welcomes excise tax on liquor
The National Treasury has granted a request by the South African Alcohol Industry for a deferment of
EC health department worker arrested for drunk driving in a state car
Eastern Cape Health Department staff member arrested after allegedly taking the Department’s car
Western Cape sees spike in bottle store break-ins since alcohol ban
There is another spike in bottle store break-ins in the Western Cape in the wake of the second ban