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Liquor traders council renews support for government’s battle against illicit trade
A coalition of liquor traders has affirmed their commitment to assist the government in its fight against the illicit liquor trade.
By SA Wine Industry · 2 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
South Africa Liquor Brand Owners Association (SALBA) welcomes Constitutional Court Ruling on Duty-Free Alcohol Quotas
The Finance Minister’s amendment to the Customs and Excise Act and Vat Act banning the duty-free sale of alcohol and tobacco products to foreign diplomats is a turning point in the enforcement of stricter measures on curbing the illicit trade of alcohol. SALBA welcomes this ruling and encourages…
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
NOT BUSINESS AS USUAL
The Western Cape Liquor Authority regulates the retail sales and micro manufacturing of liquor in the province. But has it succeeded in cutting red tape? By Wanda Augustyn
By Annalize · 9 min read
Clampdown on illicit liquor beverages
This was one of the key messages during the recent annual excise meeting at Treasury. It is estimated that the marginalised class, which cannot afford branded c
By Annalize · 3 min read
Treasury on excise
The Wine & Spirit Excise Forum had their annual meeting with representatives from Treasury and key issues discussed were the outlook of macro drivers of alcohol
By Annalize · 1 min read
SA wine industry update: COVID-19 lockdown #4 - Exports, ports, excise, labour & permits
The South African wine industry is committed to supporting Government’s efforts to curb the risk that the COVID-19 virus poses to our society, our employees, th
By SA Wine Industry · 8 min read
SA wine industry update: Status of wine industry activities
Since our previous communication (Update on COVID-19 Lockdown #9 and WoSA Q&A, 9 April 2020) the lockdown period has been extended to 30 April 2020, and we woul
By SA Wine Industry · 10 min read
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
Alcohol industry calls for collaboration with Govt in the safe reopening of trade during level 3 to protect over 1 m jobs in the sector
The alcohol industry is committed to helping restart the country's economy to save the livelihoods of our people while at the same time taking appropriate safet
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
South Africans come to the party and take responsibility on day one of Alert Level 3
Despite the long queues, the opening of the liquor trade after nine weeks of zero trading went off without major hitches. Members of the alcohol industry were u
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Liquor industry reopens with implementation of commitments agreed with government
After four days of trading in Alert Level 3, the liquor industry reopened across its supply chain with measures enforced around security, crowd control, social
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
