Alcohol ban: The battle goes to court as SA faces an extended lockdown level 4
According to economists at the Bureau for Economic Research (BER), the upcoming week’s Covid-19 statistics (coupled with the severe impact it is having on the...
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Lockdown Level 4 Update: full capacity for hotels and when alcohol can be transported
In less than two days since the first Lockdown Level 4 restrictions were officiated, the government has already gazetted an update that will impact the...
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Lockdown Level 4: Jail time for attending gatherings, sit-down restaurants, church and more
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has gazetted South Africa’s adjusted level 4 lockdown restrictions this morning (Monday 28 June). The new...
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BP Petrol Stations to start selling wine
Petrol retailer, BP (together with its convenience partner Pick n Pay) just launched its new offering ‘Wine on the Go’, making it the first petroleum...
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The Story of Spartacus – A Gin to Take On the World!
The story of Spartacus, the rebel general, is the inspiration for Spartacus Gin. A descendant of Nomads, he served as a soldier with the Roman...
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SA lobby group urges Gov to impose these 10 alcohol restrictions ahead of third wave
The South African Alcohol Policy Alliance (Saapa) is calling on the government to introduce alcohol restrictions now and limit sales and advertising in South Africa...
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Price of alcohol and cigarettes to increase with immediate effect
On Wednesday (24 February), the National Treasury said that Government will increase the excise duties on alcohol and cigarettes by 8%. While presenting his 2021...
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Government pushing to increase the legal drinking age in South Africa
South African policymakers are strongly considering new – and possibly permanent – restrictions on the alcohol industry, motivated by recommendations and data recieved from the...
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Alcohol ban lifted, curfew eased and beaches reopened this week
According to a report by News24, the government has discussed lifting the national alcohol ban in several meetings over the past week. As the rate...
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Savanna and Klipdrift maker Distell invests in Cannabis industry amid booze ban
One of South Africa’s top producers of alcohol, Distell, recently announced its plan to diversify amid the ongoing pandemic and crippling booze ban. During the...
