Liquor Act Zoning Rule: A Barrier to SME Distributors
South Africa’s economy has long been identified as one of the most difficult in the world in which to start and grow a business. Lengthy approval processes, complex licensing req
Ongoing compliance with the Western Cape Liquor Act
License holders must comply with the conditions of their liquor license and the Western Cape Liquor Act at all times. Importantly, this duty is ongoing. Therefore, they should moni
Restrictive conditions for in-store wine tasting scrapped
In-store tastings have long been a practical and lawful way for retailers and wine producers to introduce products to consumers. A recent decision by the Western Cape Liquor Licens
Danie Cronjé Attorneys appointments Lizanne Visser as Director
Danie Cronjé Attorneys appointments Lizanne Visser as Director. Effective from 2 February 2026, the promotion reflects the firm’s continued focus on depth of expertise in Liquor
Keeping Liquor Out of Minors’ Reach
Why Serving Under-18s is Illegal in South Africa South Africa’s liquor laws draw a hard line at age 18 as the legal drinking age, and for good reason. As a South African liquor l
Rethinking Liquor Regulation in South Africa
Every few months, anti-liquor lobbyists call for stricter liquor laws to combat alcohol abuse. However, research and statistics show that tighter regulation does not address the re
Liquor License Fairness: Ensuring Transparency in the Western Cape
Liquor License transparency and fairness is at the heart of recent changes to the Western Cape Liquor Act. The updated measures keep the licensing process open, fair, and accessib
Proposed amendments to the National Liquor Act Regulations
The national Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition has published proposed amendments to the regulations under the national Liquor Act for public comment. This Act regulates t
Ill-considered Regulation: A Barrier to entry for Liquor distributors
The Court confirmed that you can sell liquor online to the public without storing it on licensed premises. For example, many businesses ship liquor directly from the supplier to th