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 the Daily Maverick. By Alan Van Gysen, 27 May 2020 We thought this article was worth sharing. Nine weeks ago, we said, “we’re all in this together”. As the lockdown has unfolded, it has become clear that nothing could be further from the truth. This article highlights the plight of some Western Cape […]
Mamelodi East SAPS management and their officers hit the ground to ensure that all illegal liquor outlets are closed down.
A total of 36 illegal liquor outlets were closed down and liquor worth R130 000 confiscated at the weekend in Mamelodi.
This came after the Mamelodi East police management and their officers and other law enforcement agencies hit the ground to ensure all illegal liquor outlets were closed down.
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 […]
When men feel both entitled and inadequate, and when their personalities are brittle and impulsive, then alcohol pushes them over the edge. At SD Law, one aspect of our business is liquor licensing, and we unreservedly support responsible drinking and responsible marketing and promotion of alcohol. We have assisted women clients to escape abusive relationships […]
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 […]
