Does your business comply with Liquor Licence requirements?
It may be an excellent time to check whether your business complies with the requirements of the Western Cape Liquor Act in respect of its liquor license. The following issue
The Western Cape Liquor Act – a barrier to transformation in the wine industry
When we applied for a liquor license for Women in Wine many years ago we had to explain to the Liquor Board that going forward a wine producer will not necessarily own land, have v
Error in Western Cape Liquor Act causes problems for wine tasting.
An error in the Western Cape Liquor Act is causing problems for wineries with tasting rooms. In recent months Liquor Officers from the SAPS and inspectors from the Western Cape Liq
Hosting a wine tasting event without a liquor license
We regularly receive enquiries regarding the licensing requirements for wine-tasting events hosted firstly by persons without a liquor license or, secondly, by existing license hol
Liquor sales and under 18’s – what does the Liquor Act say
In South Africa, the law prohibits the sale of liquor to a person under the age of eighteen (18) years. The Western Cape Liquor Act further states that a license holder may not per
What does the Liquor Act say about BYO and Corkage?
What does the Liquor Act say about BYO and Corkage? You have just secured a lease in the perfect location in the hustle and bustle of town. You intend to open a new cosy café wher
Wine Estates – Charging a fee for Tastings?
Wine Estates – Charging a fee for Tastings? When the Western Cape Liquor Act came into operation in 2012 the conversion of the liquor licenses held by wineries meant that the
Online liquor sales – No special liquor license required
The online buying and selling of goods and services have significantly transformed various industries – including the retail liquor sector. It has now become possible to operate