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Prohibition: A double-edged sword
The South African government has banned all transportation of alcohol during its national lockdown in April 2020. For many, this measure seems excessive and unw
By Johannes Richter · 5 min read
Looters targeting liquor outlets to capitalise on prohibition
With liquor outlets increasingly becoming the target of looting and rioting currently sweeping across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, the alcohol industry, including
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
SA alcohol industry views on prohibition supported by international survey
The South African alcohol industry reaffirmed its objections to the government's use of prohibition in the struggle against the Covid-19 pandemic, stating that
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
The promise of renewal
Prohibition is over - where are the bubbles?! On second thought, this is not entirely the right question just yet. The Covid-19 pandemic stripped the South Afri
By Catea Sinclair · 4 min read
Landholdings regulated?
The Regulation of Landholdings Bill was recently officially published in the Government Gazette for public comment. The Bill seeks to establish upper thresholds
By Doronae · 2 min read
Maple leaf monopoly
Canada is famous for its hospitality, but it can be rough going for wine exporters. That may have something to do with Canada being a monopoly that isn’t a mono
By Carlin Cloete · 6 min read
Melatonin in wine protects your heart
We discuss here how the presence of melatonin in wine may contribute to the cardioprotective health benefit of chronic and moderate consumption of wine.
By Sandrine Lecour · 6 min read
Public events/shows cancelled and postponed
Due to ongoing concerns around the Coronavirus pandemic, and in light of the government's announcement on the prohibition of gatherings of 100 people or more, t
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Harvest 2020: A dark cloud’s silver lining?
South African producers and winemakers are a resilient bunch. Despite crippling droughts, tough economic times, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic threatening to
By Anton Pretorius · 9 min read
SA wine industry update: Status of Govt deliberations
Following President Ramaphosa’s national address 21 April 2020 regarding expanded COVID-19 economic and social relief measures to the amount of R500 billion, we
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Legal advice regarding online sale of wine during lockdown
Danie Cronjé Attorneys has drawn up a document explaining the legal aspects of online wine sales to clear up any grey areas.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
COVID-19 Q&A: Exports of liquor beverages - wine, spirits & other fermented beverages (level 4)
Now that South Africa has entered Level 4 of the Risk Adjusted Strategy from 1 May 2020, which includes an exemption from Government to allow exports of liquor
By SA Wine Industry · 11 min read
