Legal news and commentary from the offices of Simon Dippenaar
Alcohol harm is damaging our society. Activists working with gender-based violence call on provincial liquor boards to do more and put forward some recommendations, in this article from the Mail & Guardian. Reprinted from the Mail & Guardian, by Dean Peacock, Zia Wasserman, Dumisani Rebombo, Sidwell Sehoanea – 2022-08-14 Too many of us now know […]
Reprinted from Business Insider SA – 2021-02-01 You may have listened to the President’s speech or you may have heard the news elsewhere, but as lawyers we’re very fond of the notion of “the avoidance of doubt”. So, to that end, here is the lowdown on the re-adjusted Alert Level 3 rules as featured in Business […]
Renew your liquor licence on time and make sure you have the right licence for your outlet If you sell alcohol, in whatever type of establishment – bottle store, grocery shop, bar or restaurant – this is probably your busiest time of year. Workers are enjoying end-of-year functions, shoppers are stocking up for the forthcoming […]
Don’t be left (high and) dry. Get your liquor licence application in on time. Despite our struggling economy, there seems to be no shortage of new establishments opening their doors to a thirsty and hungry clientele. Linden, a suburb of Johannesburg, has seen a boom of new bars and restaurants recently, catering for every taste […]
The Western Cape has followed suit by amending the Western Cape Liquor Act 2008 (as amended by the Western Cape Liquor Amendment Act 2015) and introducing tougher new conditions for licensees.
Special Event liquor licence: Summer is in full swing and it’s the season for outdoor events and parties. Many charities take advantage of the good weather and long days to hold fund-raising events. If you are planning an event for your cause, make sure you stay within the law and obtain all the necessary liquor […]
