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ALCOHOL

Regulators target social cost of alcohol

But bids to limit the damaging effect of the liquor industry are meeting spirited resistance.

  • Staff Reporter
5 min read
The list was widely shared on social media and showed drinks doubling in price overnight, as it detailed charges which come into effect from January 1. (Gallo)
ALCOHOL

New alcohol Bill will speed up liquor licence applications

The new Gauteng Liquor Bill would close loopholes in current liquor legislation, including streamlining the process of applying for a liquor licence.

  • Sapa
2 min read
Alcohol has been a central topic of discussion during the national lockdown.
BUSINESS

Shebeens call the shots in Gauteng

The new licence rules appear to render communities powerless to object to new shebeens popping up.

  • Roman Grynberg
  • Maurice Smithers
5 min read
GAUTENG

Gauteng shebeens get three months to apply for licence

Provincial Minister Qedani Mahlangu says shebeens must also comply with the new Gauteng Liquor Act and will have three months to apply for a licence.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Froth set to fly over liquor strictures
BATHABILE DLAMINI

Froth set to fly over liquor strictures

A substance abuse summit has suggested tightening the alcohol laws.

  • Faranaaz Parker
6 min read
CAPE TOWN

Cape Town to review new liquor by-law

The City of Cape Town has commissioned a legal review of its new liquor by-law before any amendments are gazetted.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
LIQUOR LEGISLATION

The inconvenient truth about the Western Cape Liquor Act

The new Western Cape Liquor Act is an albatross around the neck of the Democratic Alliance.

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read
CAPE TOWN

Shebeen owners protest W Cape liquor Act

Hundreds of shebeen owners and workers marched to the Western Cape legislature in Cape Town on Tuesday in protest against proposed new liquor rulings.

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read