Wine industry in a dire position, Vinpro study shows
The South African wine industry is at a tipping point, with many wine businesses, especially smaller companies and those under black ownership, facing potential closure in the next three to…
Vinpro launches application for an interim interdict to lift ban on wine sales in the Western Cape
Vinpro has launched an urgent interim interdict application to lift the ban on the sale of wine in the Western Cape in a bid to seek interim relief for wine…
Alcohol industry laments restrictions on off-consumption sales
South African Liquor Brandowners Association (Salba) has issued a statement that acknowledges the government’s decision to consider preserving the economic livelihoods of South Africa’s citizens, but calls for greater effort…
The alcohol industry deserves justification for the continued ban – Salba
With the number of new Covid-19 cases declining over the past two weeks, South African Liquor Brandowners Association (Salba) has urged the government to be transparent about the justification for…
Western Cape MEC of Agriculture Ivan Meyer calls for lifting of alcohol ban
Yesterday, I wrote to the National Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform, Thoko Didiza, to request her assistance in lifting the third ban on wine and other liquor sales.…
South African Breweries has suspended the contracts of 550 temporary workers indefinitely
South African Breweries (SAB) says the ripple effect of South Africa’s third alcohol ban is being felt throughout its beer value chain, and that it is nearing its maximum storage…
Ban on wine sales: Stop the absurdity
Much more than the frustration in the market place of wine lovers struggling to get their hands on a bottle wine or than guests visiting the Boland being disappointed because…
Extended alcohol ban pushes craft brewers to the brink of closure
The Beer Association of South Africa (Basa) has issued an urgent call to President Cyril Ramaphosa to lift the blanket ban on alcohol from the 16th of January. “This is…