Tag: alcohol
Collective responsibility: Revised Alcohol Industry Communications Code of Conduct for a more responsible...
CEO of the Drinks Federation of South Africa, Angela Russell, unpacks the impetus behind the revised Alcohol Industry Communications Code of Conduct.
The best way for an industry to inculcate a culture...
Road users urged to resist the temptation of engaging in reckless behaviour
Government has called on all road users to resist the temptation to engage in reckless behaviour on the roads during the Easter holidays, as traffic volumes are expected to increase.
“Road safety...
Grape juice now allowed in the manufacturing of cider
WINE industry body Vinpro has welcomed the decision by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development to allow for the use of grape juice in the manufacturing of alcoholic...
Updated alcohol taxes and rules proposed for South Africa
South African Breweries is calling on the government to reduce the excise tax rate in its national budget on Wednesday (23 February) or face further disinvestment and job losses.
In a media...
Learn to make your own gin
IT's no secret, Capetonians love a good gin. We love it so much we even have our own gin route stretching six kilometres between Cape Town city centre and Salt River....
Gin gains popularity in South Africa, overtaking Vodka
Gin is now the second most popular liquor category in South Africa, having overtaken vodka and now positioning itself firmly on the heels of whisky. The spirit – whether 43% alcohol...
Tax changes planned for cigarettes and alcohol in South Africa – but they could...
In its February 2021 budget, the National Treasury announced an 8% increase in alcohol and tobacco excise duties.
This excise increase appeared to be driven by a desire to grow government revenue,...
Alcohol industry welcomes easing of ban, pleads for transparency
The South African alcohol industry welcomes President Ramaphosa's announcement yesterday evening to reinstate the sale of alcohol by licenced premised for offsite consumption from Monday to Thursday from 10am to 6pm....
Three Ships Whisky takes top spot at Old Mutual Spirits Trophy Show 2020
SOUTH Africa’s Three Ships Whisky once again proved why it stands tall among the best whisky producers in the world– when it was singled out among strong competition to take the...
Increase in alcohol-related arrests in Cape Town place strain on hospitals
A reported 131 arrests were made by the City of Cape Town’s Enforcement agencies within the last week, majority of which were for drunk driving. The City warned that these cases...
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