alcohol
UPDATED: Dlamini-Zuma Incorrectly Says No Transporting Of Liquor This Weekend
01 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, the minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, managed to send out some mixed messages whilst addressing the media earlier today.
‘Sin Tax’ Increases – How Much More You’re Paying For Beer, Wine, Spirits, And Cigarettes
26 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
During his budget speech on Wednesday, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced an increase in sin taxes, which will see the price of alcohol and tobacco products increase.
Loss Of Booze Sales On Fridays And Saturdays Is Bigger Than You Think
19 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Trading from Monday to Thursday is better than a total alcohol sales ban, but retailers argue that an inability to sell on weekends really stings.
Restaurateur Fuming As Cops Make Arrest, Confiscate Booze – For Serving ‘Non-Alcoholic Gin’
29 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
A restaurant owner in Pretoria plans on filing a civil claim against the state after his stock was seized, and an employee arrested, for serving a supposedly non-alcoholic drink.
A Round-Up Of SA’s Lockdown Booze Prices
18 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Black market booze sales are flourishing under adjusted alert level 3, with just about everything you can imagine on sale, but at a higher price.
William Booth Advises What To Do If You’re Bust Driving With Booze During Lockdown
15 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re caught committing a violation of adjusted alert level 3 lockdown rules, there’s some very important information that you should be aware of.
SA Booze Laws Might Push Age To 21, Plus More…
11 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The government will be reconsidering and reflecting on the country’s harmful relationship with alcohol, which has become apparent during booze sales bans.
R40k Bribes Not Enough To Stop Cops From Illegal Booze Busts
11 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’ve been busted for committing a crime, you might want to consider not adding to the charges by offering officers a bribe.
Bar Seeks To Become Place Of Worship To Dodge COVID-19 Rules
03 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
How do you keep your bar open during a lockdown? Start a church which worships 400 heavily-drinking rabbit gods, of course.
Mimosas, G&Ts, Fishbowls: The Sober-Curious Movement Is Gathering Steam
01 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Instead of battling back-to-back hangovers this holiday season, here’s a great way to mix things up with some vintage mocktails.
Woman Slowly Smashes Hundreds Of Bottles Of Booze Inside Store [Video]
27 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In a bizarre incident in Hertfordshire, a woman started dragging bottles off the shelves in a liquor store.
It’s OK – A Lot Of People Are Drinking More Than Usual
23 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’ve seen your alcohol intake increase over the past six months, take some solace in the fact that you’re not alone.
SA Students Are Mixing Cough Syrup And Booze Into A Lethal Concoction
30 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
On Monday, two students died after mixing and drinking alcohol and cough syrup, at the Vaal University of Technology.
The Wild History Behind Why Gin Is Flavoured With Juniper Berries
12 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Flavouring gin with juniper berries was a decision more than 2 000 years in the making, and not without a few interesting theories thrown into the mix.
These Guys Can Make An Aged Whiskey In Days – From Beer
08 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Why stick to tradition when you can turn the whiskey ageing process into a data-capturing accelerated tech fest?
Alert Level 1 Booze Rules Still Bad News For SA Wine Farms
18 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Despite the easing of restrictions under alert level 1, many in the alcohol industry worry that it won’t be enough to get them back on their feet.
Latest Proposals To Change Western Cape Liquor Laws
04 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The Western Cape department of community safety is working on a plan to regulate alcohol sales, thereby decreasing violent crime.
The Argument Against Zero-Percentage Booze Tolerance On The Roads
28 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Fikile Mbalula says South Africa’s legal BAC limit of 0,05% will be reduced to zero by December. The Automobile Association (AA) thinks we’re going about it all wrong.
Distell Counts Lost Billions From Alcohol Sales Ban
27 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We’re starting to get a taste of the knock-on effects of the ban on the sale of alcohol during the lockdown.
Get Ready For Roadblocks And Crackdowns This Weekend
25 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The clampdown on drunken driving is in full swing, so you might want to play it safe if you’re heading out for a drink this weekend.
Booze-Related Cape Hospital Admissions On The Rise Again
24 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It has been almost a week since the ban on alcohol sales was rescinded, and a number of Capetonians have clearly overdone it.
Top Five Excuses To Get Booze Pushers To Back Off When You’re Being Sober
20 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Just because we can buy alcohol again, doesn’t mean that everyone wants to drink.
DA MP Accused Of ‘Shopping At Tops’ During Virtual Parliament Meeting [Video]
20 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Things we’ve learnt from Parliament this week – the liquor store is probably not the best place from which to attend virtual meetings.
These Infographics Break Down Alert Level 2 Quite Nicely
17 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Here’s what you need to know about alert level 2, which is coming into effect as of midnight tonight.
Jozi Restaurants Are Serving Booze In Teapots Now
14 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It was only a matter of time before the speakeasy was revived, with restaurants desperately trying to stay afloat.
The Staggering Amount Of Money Consol Loses Every Day During The Alcohol Sales Ban
06 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The continued ban on the sale of alcohol is costing both the alcohol industry and external suppliers millions per day.
These Medical Experts Reckon SA’s Alcohol Sales Ban Needs Reviewing [Video]
03 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Now that the reinstated alcohol sales ban has effectively reduced pressure on the healthcare system, medical experts are calling on government to review the latest data.
SAMRC Report Gives Clues About When Liquor Sales Ban May End
21 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I hope your liquor cabinet, or wine rack, is fairly well stocked, because there are suggestions that the current ban on the sale of alcohol could last for a while.
Experts Share Their Tried And Trusted Hangover Cures
21 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The next time you overindulge, you might want to try a few of these expert-approved hangover cures.
The Latest Proposal Regarding Restaurants And The Liquor Ban
07 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Restaurateurs have proposed a solution that would allow them to sell alcohol to sit-down customers when they order a meal.
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