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National Health Act regulations on COVID-19 are over-reaching and would stifle economic recovery

Posted on 13 April 2022 - Latest News, Media

Media Release • The regulations would introduce extraordinary measures into our “day to day” legal framework • They are based on outdated science not applicable for the current pandemic • The regulations are not conducive for economic recovery and growth The South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA) welcomed the decision by Government to lift the…

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Excise announcement receives lukewarm reception, as it may not be what is needed to enable alcohol industry to live up to its full potential to contribute to economic growth

Posted on 23 February 2022 - Latest News, Media

Media Release Excise rates on balance increased above inflation.  Illicit market remains a major policy concern, not merely an enforcement problem.  The South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA) noted that Honourable Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana had increased excise taxes on alcohol by between 4.5% and 6.5%.  On balance, this represents an increase above inflation and…

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A rational, consensus approach to excise tax to support national economic growth

Posted on 21 February 2022 - Latest News, Media

Media Release • Increasing the excise tax does not decrease consumption • Excise tax has served as a catalyst for the burgeoning illicit trade market • Illegal traders erode the net positive contribution of the legal market The South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA) agrees wholeheartedly with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call that the nation needs…

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Alcohol sector steps up continued support of road safety initiatives during the festive season

Posted on 20 December 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Statement The South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA) has stepped up its support for several harm reduction measures and road safety initiatives during the festive season. This season the primary focus will be on drinking and driving/walking. SALBA Chairperson Pamela Nkuna said the industry was proud to continue its collaboration with AWARE.org and the…

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Alcohol industry calls on government to use science and logic to handle Omicron

Posted on 14 December 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Statement The number of hospital admissions do not justify the economic destruction of economic restrictions Government should focus on the vaccine drive and deal with the issue of large, unsafe social gatherings Restrictions would magnify the growing problem of robbery of alcohol premises The South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA) has written to the…

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VACCINATION IS OUR BEST WAY TO SAFELY RIDE THE 4TH WAVE

Posted on 3 December 2021 - Latest News, Media

Today marks the first day of the Government lead Vooma Week aimed at encouraging citizens vaccinated as a means to stop the spread of the virus and to limit hospital admissions which as you know usually results in increased restrictions on the economy and our industry in particular. It is therefore incumbent on us to…

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SA Government should consider the impact of its domestic decisions on the southern African region

Posted on 30 November 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Statement Intra country and cross border smuggling is the fastest growing segment of the estimated R44,5 billion illegal alcohol trade market Some SADC countries are achieving higher vaccine coverage rates than South Africa South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA) has urged the South African Government to align its country’s response to the emergence of…

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SALBA appoints Pamela Nkuna as Chairperson

Posted on 4 November 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Statement  The South African Liquor Brand owners Association (SALBA), whose members include major alcohol manufacturers Distell, Heineken, Diageo, Pernod Ricard, and DGB, has appointed Pamela Nkuna as its Chairperson, replacing Sibani Mngadi. Pamela is also Head of Corporate Affairs at Pernod Ricard and has over ten years of experience in the alcohol industry, focusing…

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Alcohol industry commences to honour payment of deferred excise tax

Posted on 6 October 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Statement  Alcohol industry commences to honour payment of deferred excise tax Industry appeals for policy stability to support short to medium-term economic recovery Industry commits to support SARS in fighting tax evasion through illicit alcohol trade  Following the implementation of the fourth total ban on alcohol sales in June declared by the government the…

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Alcohol Industry expresses relief at lifting of trading restrictions

Posted on 1 October 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Statement  Industry expresses relief at lifting of trading restrictions • Industry welcomes return to normal liquor sales licencing regulations • Support the Vooma Weekend Vaccination campaign The South African Liquor South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA) supported President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement to lift alcohol trade restrictions and urged government to work with business to…

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Vacancy : General Manager

Posted on 30 September 2021 - Latest News, Media

A vacancy exists for a General Manager within SALBA. The successful candidate will report to the CEO and will amongst others be responsible for: Finance and Administration – Compile and manage the annual budget, review budgets and annual financial statements of other industry associations, petty cash, updating the model for project calculations and membership fees,…

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Government deviates from advice of its own health experts in imposing alcohol restrictions

Posted on 14 September 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Statement The December 2020 alcohol sales ban was not recommended by government health advisors The restrictions cause severe economic harm and are growing illegal alcohol trade  South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA) notes with concern that Government’s announcement on Sunday 12 September to move the country to Level 2 restriction deviated from the advice…

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Industry welcomes curfew relaxation, but is concerned about no off-consumption sales over weekend

Posted on 13 September 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Statement No evidence to support limitation of off-consumption sales Industry committed to support acceleration of vaccine rollout The South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA) expressed its support for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement to shift the curfew to 11 pm and increase in gatherings to 250 indoor and 500 outdoor as a positive step to…

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SALBA welcomes SARS seizure of R15m worth of illicit alcohol

Posted on 8 September 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Statement 152 000 spirits bottles meant for export found in an illegal warehouse Almost half of alcohol sold in the illicit market are spirits Bans and trading restrictions fuel the growth of illicit trade The South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA) welcomes progress made in its collaboration with the SA Revenue Service (SARS) and…

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SALBA statement on vaccine requirement for purchasing alcohol

Posted on 25 August 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Statement The South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA) notes the media comments suggesting that COVID-19 vaccination should be a requirement for purchasing alcoholic beverages. The alcohol industry supports public education and awareness efforts to encourage vaccination and encourage behaviors that prevent infections such as social distancing, wearing of masks and regular use of sanitizers.…

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SALBA welcomes partial lifting of alcohol ban

Posted on 25 July 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Release • Three months deferment of excise tax payment provides much-needed reprieve for the sector • Alcohol industry plays a critical role in economic recovery • Government urged to work with business to define a clear and detailed path to economic recovery • Sector calls for transparency on the scientific basis for decision making,…

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Alcohol industry calls on government to get SA back to business

Posted on 25 July 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Statement As SA counts the cost of last week’s looting, alcohol industry calls on government to lift alcohol ban and work alongside business to define a clear and detailed path to economic recovery Industry estimates losses to GDP of R64.8 billion due to the four alcohol bans, excluding the cost of last week’s looting…

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Alcohol industry calls on government to get SA back to business

Posted on 22 July 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Statement As SA counts the cost of last week’s looting, alcohol industry calls on government to lift alcohol ban and work alongside business to define a clear and detailed path to economic recovery Industry estimates losses to GDP of R64.8 billion due to the four alcohol bans, excluding the cost of last week’s looting…

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Ministerial Advisory Council on Covid-19 declines to confirm its support for latest alcohol ban

Posted on 20 July 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Statement President Ramaphosa said latest ban was based on advice from health experts Alcohol industry says limitation on movement of people, not alcohol ban, had biggest impact on trauma admissions Businesses, workers and the South African public deserve to know scientific basis for government’s decision to continue to ban alcohol sales   The Ministerial…

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IWSC Market Insight: the Chinese wine market

Posted on 20 July 2021 - Latest News, Media

Introduction Where do the Chinese buy their wines? Where are most wine consumers concentrated? Top wine importers in China How to get your wine into China? How do you connect with Chinese consumers? Which types of wine are the most popular? Domestic wine production https://www.iwsc.net/news/wine/iwsc-insight-the-chinese-wine-market Introduction In 1996, when then Chinese premier Li Peng praised…

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Liquor industry urges government to declare a State of Emergency as more than 200 liquor shops looted in Kwa-Zulu Natal and Gauteng

Posted on 14 July 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media statement The South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA) and National Liquor Traders (NLT) has written to President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa urgently calling on government to declare a State of Emergency under Section 37 of the Constitution and State of Emergency Act to protect  people, communities and businesses in areas affected by the…

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Looters targeting liquor outlets to capitalise on prohibition

Posted on 13 July 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media statement With liquor outlets increasingly becoming the target of looting and rioting currently sweeping across KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng, the alcohol industry, including the Beer Association of South Africa (BASA), Liquor Traders Association of South Africa (LTASA), National Liquor Traders (NLT), South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA); and VINPRO, who represent smaller wine farmers,…

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Alcohol premises become target of crime and looting

Posted on 12 July 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Statement Opening of sales can reduce the demand The South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA) has called on Government to consider allowing some limited sales of alcohol as liquor premises increasingly become the target of crime and looting since the current sales ban was implemented on June 27. SALBA Chairperson Sibani Mngadi said its…

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Alcohol sector again pays the price for shortcomings in government COVID-19 response and calls for urgent dialogue with the President

Posted on 12 July 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media statement • Police turn a blind eye on political gatherings • SA lags on vaccine rollout despite having three times more cases than any country in Africa • The country lacks health education to promote compliance with prevention measures The South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA) and National Liquor Traders (NLT) are disappointed by…

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Latest study underplays the role of the curfew and movement restrictions in the decline of unnatural deaths during Lockdown

Posted on 9 July 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Statement The alcohol industry notes a recent study (“the Moultrie paper”) by the Centre for Actuarial Research and Medical Research Council (MRC), published in the South African Medical Journal, that concluded that alcohol bans, and not the curfew, caused an observed decline in unnatural deaths – such as motor accidents and violent murders ‒…

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Alcohol industry implores Government to implement more effective measures to fight COVID-19 pandemic than use blanket ban on alcohol

Posted on 30 June 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Statement: The alcohol industry is calling on the government to reassess its response to the coronavirus pandemic by implementing more effective measures, including addressing its handling of the vaccine rollout, that will have greater success in curbing the sharp rise in infection rates during the third wave. As the country battles the third wave…

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Over 200 diplomats to be booted over duty-free booze scandal

Posted on 15 June 2021 - Latest News, Media

Johannesburg – South Africa is expected to expel over 200 diplomats, from more than 10 different African countries – including Lesotho, Malawi, Burundi, Guinea, and Rwanda – over the next weeks, over a multimillion-rand duty-free booze scandal. Last week, about 17 diplomats were shown the door, including the expulsion last Thursday of Duwa Mutharika, daughter…

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Alcohol industry report documents dangerous increase in illicit alcohol trade due to prohibition

Posted on 28 May 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media statement The illicit alcohol trade sales by volume have now overtaken the entire combined wine and cider sectors. In 2020 SARS lost R11.3 billion due to the illicit alcohol trade. This is enough to pay for more than two million child support grants for a year or pay to place an additional 34 000…

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COVID-19 response is NOT an opportunity for grandstanding by the anti-alcohol lobby

Posted on 20 May 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media statement Calls to restrict alcohol sales disregard the state of the SA economy and high level of unemployment SAAPA should demonstrate tangible contribution to the national COVID-19 response Industry committed to work with Government to save lives while protecting a million jobs supported by the alcohol value-chain The South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA)…

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Preparation for a third wave should be based on science and past experience

Posted on 13 May 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Release There is an urgent need to intensify the COVID-19 vaccine roll out Limiting the size of gatherings and adherence to health protocols are most effective measures to contain infections Alcohol bans implemented by government were not supported by health experts in the Ministerial Advisory Council The South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA) and…

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Festive season alcohol ban NOT backed by government’s own health experts

Posted on 28 April 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Release Alcohol bans have cost the economy R51.9 billion in GDP loss, with 200,000 jobs at risk The South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA) welcomes the step by Government last week to publish some of the advisory notes of the Ministerial Advisory Council that informed various decisions of the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC).…

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New Data Analysis Reveals Surprising Insights About Alcohol Harm in South Africa

Posted on 8 April 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Release The analysis raises fresh questions about the evidence being relied on to support bans on alcohol sales and what should be done next. The data analysis, led by independent data expert Ian McGorian of Silver Fox Consulting, in collaboration with Professor Mike Murray from the University of KwaZulu-Natal School of Mathematics, Statistics, and…

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Alcohol industry accepts the final decision of Government on the handling of COVID-19 Easter weekend risk

Posted on 31 March 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Release The South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA) noted President Cyril Ramaphosa in his address to the nation on Tuesday, 30 March 2021. SALBA is pleased with the President’s emphasis on the urgent need to rollout the country’s vaccination programme and his comment on the need for the collaboration between private corporations and the…

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SALBA demands data that informs the pending fourth ban of alcohol sales

Posted on 30 March 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Release Data is to inform the industry’s next steps in responding to the fourth ban Industry is concerned about Trade, Industry and Competition Industry and Competition Minister’s failure to engage with the sector on the lockdowns South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA) has submitted an urgent request for information in terms of the Promotion…

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South African alcohol industry formally seeks reasons for the intended ban of alcohol sales

Posted on 30 March 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Release There is no scientific rationale for increasing the size of gatherings and banning alcohol sales The decisions on the size of gatherings are directly against the recommendations of Nedlac in minimising the risk of the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic The South African alcohol industry notes with grave concern media reports that the…

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South African alcohol industry proposes balancing lives and livelihood in dealing with the next COVID-19 surge

Posted on 26 March 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Release Swift response required ahead of the potential third wave with reinstated curfews and restrictions on gatherings Alcohol industry already devastated by three periods of sales bans in the past 12 months Government, industry and civil society partnership needed to reduce alcohol-related harm The South African alcohol industry has made recommendations to the government…

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South African alcohol industry is gravely concerned with the above inflation increases to excise tax.

Posted on 24 February 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Release An 8% increase in excise tax will further strain the alcohol industry, increasing risks to jobs and businesses in the value chain Tax adjustments do not take into consideration a significant increase in the size and efficiency of the illicit market that has grown during the sales bans The South African alcohol industry…

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Alcohol industry releases data on cumulative impact of three alcohol bans, showing R36.3 billion in lost revenue

Posted on 18 February 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Release  The cumulative impact of the three alcohol bans has put 200 200 jobs supported by the alcohol value chain at       risk in the nation’s informal and formal economy Sales revenue lost as a result of the bans is approximately R36.3 billion  Country’s annualised GDP loss due to the bans is approximately…

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South African alcohol industry welcomes partial lifting of alcohol ban but highlights concerns over long-term sustainability of sector

Posted on 1 February 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Release Industry welcomes President’s decision to allow onsite and offsite consumption Industry calls for collaborative and transparent engagement with Government going forward Industry demands urgent and regular review of ongoing restrictions as the health situation improves The South African alcohol industry welcomes President Ramaphosa’s announcement this evening to reinstate the sale of alcohol by…

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With 50% drop in active COVID-19 cases it’s time to lift ban says SA alcohol industry

Posted on 28 January 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Release According to the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD)’s Daily Hospital Surveillance Report, the number of active COVID-19 cases across the country has dropped over the last two weeks, in some cases by more than 50%. The recent report states “all provinces reported a decrease in weekly incidence risk” ranging from a 22.9%…

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Government should justify the continued alcohol ban as COVID-19 cases decline

Posted on 27 January 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Release Except for the citation of social media posts from hospitals, no details are provided on the caseload versus the hospital capacity available No Government Ministry is taking responsibility to explain to the public and the industry what justifies the continued ban With the number of new COVID-19 cases continually declining for the past…

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South African alcohol industry views on prohibition supported by international survey

Posted on 25 January 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Release Crisis-driven COVID-19 related prohibitions on alcohol beverages promote the development of parallel illicit markets. Entire industries are plunged into a financial abyss, reducing much-needed government revenue. The South African alcohol industry reaffirmed its objections to the Government’s use of prohibition in the struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that the unintended consequences—specifically the…

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Alcohol industry seeks deferment of excise tax payment until alcohol ban is lifted

Posted on 12 January 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Statement South African alcohol industry applies for deferment of excise duties until ban ends Alcohol ban damages the fiscus has a negative impact on the country’s precarious socio-economic predicament and the industry’s viability Tuesday, 12 January 2021 — President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to extend the alcohol ban yesterday has left the South African alcohol…

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SALBA not part of the legal action on alcohol sales ban

Posted on 8 January 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Statement SALBA urges Government to open alcohol sales for home consumption Current total prohibition driving significant losses on tax to Government and business revenue South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA) notes the legal action lodged by South African Breweries against Government decision to prohibit all sales of alcohol with effect from 29 December 2020.…

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Alcohol industry urges public to observe COVID-19 restrictions and avoid illicit alcohol

Posted on 4 January 2021 - Latest News, Media

Media Statement Industry supports curtailing all forms of gathering to slowdown the spread of infections Home consumption remains the safe option for those who chose to consume alcohol SALBA urges law enforcement agencies to be rigorous in dealing with illegal alcohol sales and the production of counterfeit products Reported a break-in into the production facility…

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South African alcohol industry to withdraw brand support for festive season events

Posted on 10 December 2020 - Latest News, Media

Media Release  The South African alcohol industry supports the Government’s measures to reduce the spike in coronavirus infections. During the festive season, the sector has, therefore, decided to withdraw support for or associating its brands with naming rights for major entertainment events for which an events licence is required. Further, its members will not become…

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Rampant rise of illicit alcohol trade a cause for concern

Posted on 25 November 2020 - Latest News, Media

Media Release  The South African Liquor Brand Owners’ Association (Salba) has stated that the increasing illicit trade in alcohol represents a serious threat to the South African economy due to the loss of taxation, including VAT and excise, as well as jobs contributed by legal alcohol producers and merchants to the fiscus. South Africa can…

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The alcohol industry welcomes the normalisation of liquor trading hours

Posted on 16 November 2020 - Latest News, Media

Media Release South Africa’s alcohol industry welcomed Wednesday evening’s announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa to resume the trading and distribution of alcohol for off-site consumption to normal licensed trading hours, with effect from today, 12 November 2020. Under lockdown level 1, sale of alcohol for off-site consumption had been restricted to between 09h00 to 17h00…

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Alcohol industry expressed support for enforcement actions of South African Police Service (SAPS)

Posted on 27 October 2020 - Latest News, Media

Media Release The alcohol industry is in full support of the enforcement actions undertaken by the SAPS on Saturday night at venues which were not abiding by the COVID-19 restrictions relating to the curfew, social distancing and the wearing of masks. Chairperson of the South African Liquor Brandowners Association (SALBA) Sibani Mngadi said, “The alcohol…

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Alcohol industry cuts off supplies to traders flouting the regulations

Posted on 15 October 2020 - Latest News, Media

Media Release The alcohol industry issues stern warning to liquor traders to abide by regulations Consumer and traders urged to make use of hotline to report transgressions The alcohol industry has acted swiftly and cancelled supplies to the 44 alcohol outlets in the Western Cape whose licences have been revoked by the provincial Liquor Authority…

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Liquor traders council renews support for government’s battle against illicit trade

Posted on 7 October 2020 - Latest News, Media

Media Release Liquor traders council renews support for government’s battle against illicit trade Illicit trade impacts people’s health and the government fiscus Support calls for a more regulated alcohol industry A coalition of liquor traders has affirmed their commitment to assist the government in its fight against the illicit liquor trade. Speaking on behalf of…

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Alcohol industry honours excise tax payments deferred during lockdown

Posted on 5 October 2020 - Latest News, Media

Media  Release Alcohol industry honours excise tax payments deferred during lockdown Payments of R2.5 billion in excise duty to commence in October 2020 The alcohol industry contributed R72 billion in indirect taxes in 2019, accounting for 5.6% of total government tax revenue Industry employs more than 504 000 people and sustains an addition 774 000…

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The South African alcohol industry concerned about continued restrictions to purchase for off-site use at Level 1

Posted on 17 September 2020 - Latest News, Media

Media Release South Africa’s alcohol industry welcomed today’s announcement by the Government to place the entire country on Alert Level 1, but raised concerns about the continued restrictions for off-consumption sales of alcohol which will now include Fridays and the curfew being extended to midnight. These measures will come into effect at midnight on Sunday,…

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Alcohol industry steps up to help address shortage of PPE in key hospitals

Posted on 10 September 2020 - Latest News, Media

Media Release A spokesperson for the alcohol industry Sibani Mngadi said, “The industry made a commitment to the Government to support the country in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. We proposed a new social compact that included an investment of R150 million into direct harm reduction interventions and programmes over the coming year and embraced…

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Closing tax leakage from illicit alcohol trade critical for post-lockdown economic recovery

Posted on 9 September 2020 - Latest News, Media

Media Release The alcohol industry notes the recent media reports attributed to the SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter confirming that the illicit trade of alcohol is thriving and that it could take years to dismantle the criminal networks that entrenched themselves as a result of the ban on the sale of alcohol during the COVID-19 lockdown.…

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Liquor manufacturers draw a firm line on responsible trading and consumption

Posted on 29 August 2020 - Latest News, Media

Media Release The South African liquor manufacturers, including Distell, Diageo, Heineken, Pernod Ricard and South African Breweries made a clarion call to traders and consumers to uphold the principles of selling and consuming alcohol responsibly and adhering strictly to the COVID-19 safety and health regulations. As an industry we have seen the devastating impact of…

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South African liquor industry in joint operation with Community Policing Forums

Posted on 27 August 2020 - Latest News, Media

Media Release: Harm reduction measures Targeted areas in provinces: Western Cape, Delft, Nyanga, and Mitchells Plain Eastern Cape, Mthatha and Lusikisiki KwaZulu-Natal, Inanda, and Umlazi Orange Farm and Dobsonville in Gauteng. The South African liquor industry is committed to working with stakeholders to bolster existing compliance practices and introduce new ones. It has also launched…

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Alcohol industry commits R150m to alcohol harm-reduction programmes

Posted on 25 August 2020 - Latest News, Media

MEDIA RELEASE The investment is to focus on upscaling existing programmes and finding new, innovative measures to deal with key areas of concern including the following: Drinking & driving/walking The industry will support legislative and enforcement measures to reduce drinking and driving/walking by capacitating law enforcement with resources to effectively enforce it, and by partnering…

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Alcohol industry supports Government’s call to fight alcohol abuse

Posted on 25 August 2020 - Latest News, Media

Media Release The spokesperson for the industry Sibani Mngadi said, “We condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the irresponsible actions that led to these tragic and unnecessary deaths of three traffic officers from the Tshwane Metro. We will continue our undertaking to scale up and implement programmes to promote responsible consumption of alcohol.” Mngadi reiterated…

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SALBA welcomes Government’s decision to lift the ban on alcohol sales.

Posted on 16 August 2020 - Latest News, Media

Media Release South Africa’s alcohol industry has welcomed the announcement by the Government to resume the trading and distribution of alcohol from 18 August 2020. Kurt Moore, CEO of the South African Liquor Brand owners Association (SALBA), said the alcohol industry and business representatives met Health Minister Zweli Mkhize last week to discuss lifting the…

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Alcohol ban poses a risk to SA’s largest trade partnership

Posted on 11 August 2020 - Latest News, Media

Media Statement Tuesday, 11 August 2020—The South African alcohol industry notes the concerns raised by spiritsEUROPE at the weekend regarding imbalances in trade between South Africa and European Union (EU) as a result of the continued prohibition on the sale of alcohol in SA. The EU is SA’s biggest trading partner. The Economic Partnership Agreement…

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Treasury grants 90-days deferral of excise tax due on alcoholic beverages

Posted on 11 August 2020 - Latest News, Media

MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday, 4 August 2020 — The alcohol industry welcomes the positive response from the National Treasury to its request for a deferment of excise tax on alcoholic beverages. The National Treasury has proposed a 90-day deferral for the payment of excise taxes on alcohol. The deferrals will be effected through the Customs and…

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Alcohol industry welcomes a call by SA Medical Research Council to review alcohol ban

Posted on 11 August 2020 - Latest News, Media

Media Statement Sunday, 2 August 2020 — The alcohol industry welcomed the call by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) for Government to start preparing for the lifting of the ban on the formal sale of alcohol. The decision recognises that there was no immediate severe pressure on hospital beds set aside for the…

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SA ban of alcohol sales inconsistent with global response to COVID-19

Posted on 11 August 2020 - Latest News, Media

Media Statement Monday, 27 July 2020—South Africa compares itself to Sri Lanka and the Kingdoms of Lesotho and eSwatini as the only four countries in the world that have prohibited the sale of alcohol as part of lockdown response to the global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The two landlocked neighbours (Lesotho and eSwatini) rely…

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Alcohol industry seeks deferment of R5bn in excise tax due to renewed ban

Posted on 11 August 2020 - Latest News, Media

MEDIA RELEASE Alcohol Industry Monday, 20 July 2020 — The renewed prohibition of alcohol sales with immediate effect has resulted in the South African alcohol industry having no choice but to apply for a deferment of the payment of over R5 billion in excise duties for July and August 2020. The total excise due for…

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Alcohol industry requests Research Data informing the second ban of sales

Posted on 16 July 2020 - Latest News, Media

MEDIA RELEASE: Liquor Industry Alcohol industry requests Research Data informing the second ban of sales Thursday, 16 July 2020—The South African alcohol industry noted the findings in the report by the South African Medical Research Council’s (SAMRC) Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Research Unit to the Portfolio Committee on Health on the impact of alcohol…

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Fake news alert: Liquor sales will not be suspended this week

Posted on 8 June 2020 - Latest News, Media

STATEMENT BY ALCOHOL INDUSTRY It has been brought to our attention that numerous messages are doing the rounds on social media and on WhatsApp, which state that liquor sales will once again be banned this week. The industry has not received any information from Government suggesting any review of the current Level 3 regulations which…

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Liquor industry reopens with implementation of commitments agreed with government

Posted on 6 June 2020 - Latest News, Media

MEDIA RELEASE Friday 5th June 2020: After four days of trading in Alert Level 3, the liquor industry reopened across its supply chain with measures enforced around security, crowd control, social distancing and hygiene safety. The sector had previously made comprehensive commitments to DTIC regarding measures to be implemented to ensure a safe reopening. During…

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South Africans come to the party and take responsibility on day one of Alert Level 3

Posted on 1 June 2020 - Latest News, Media

Monday, 01 June 2020 MEDIA RELEASE South Africans come to the party and take responsibility on day one of Alert Level 3 Despite the long queues, the opening of the liquor trade after nine weeks of zero trading went off without major hitches. Members of the alcohol industry were unanimous in their praise for the…

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Alcohol industry calls for collaboration with government in the safe reopening of trade during level three to protect over one million jobs in the sector  

Posted on 23 May 2020 - Latest News, Media

MEDIA RELEASE: 22 May 2020 The alcohol  industry is committed to helping restart the country’s economy to save the livelihoods of our people while at the same time taking appropriate safety measures to curb the spread of the pandemic. As an industry, we create employment for over one million people across the value chain, contribute…

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COVID-19 Corona Virus South African Resource Portal

Posted on 27 March 2020 - Latest News, Media

To stay updated on Covid – 19 please click on the link below : The link will redirect you to the COVID-19 Corona Virus South African Resource Portal. https://sacoronavirus.co.za/

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Excise Tax Increases

Posted on 9 March 2020 - Latest News, Media

The South African National Budget for 2020 was tabled by the Minister of Finance, the Honourable Minister Tito Mboweni. It is pleasing to note that the Minister has moderated increases, aligning those adjustments with inflation. In summary, the minister announced the following increases in excise taxes: Unfortified Wine 4.4% Fortified Wine 4.4% Sparkling Wine 6.0%…

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Euro 1’s quota Utilisation for 2019

Posted on 19 February 2020 - Latest News, Media

The 2019Euro 1’squota utilisation statistics have been released by the Department of Agriculture. The statistics reveal that the  34 million bulk wine quota was fully utilised. However, in respect of the bottled wine allocation of 79 million, only 82.3% or 65 million of the EU wine quota was utilised during the 2019 calendar year. Our…

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AWARE Launches new code of Commercial communication

Posted on 19 February 2020 - Latest News, Media

AWARE has launched its new code of commercial communication. The code is a voluntary commitment by all AWARE partners to monitor and regulate their marketing strategies. In addition, the code is a pledge on the shared vision for a healthy and alcohol wise generation. The code aims to shape the role that the alcohol industry…

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An update on proposed amendments to regulations of liquor products act ( Wine Law 3/2019)

Posted on 24 October 2019 - Latest News

The Wine and Spirits Board(WSB) circulated their third Wine Law for 2019, inviting comments on the proposed amendments to the regulations. The wine law includes permissible alternatives for class designations, provisions for rules for the use of words such as gluten, sulphites, lower in alcohol etc. In addition, the wine law provides guidance on the addition…

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Training for Wine Exporters – 6 September 2019

Posted on 24 October 2019 - Latest News

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries(DAFF) Directorate Marketing hosted training for wine exporters. Mr K.T. Tjale presented about the application procedure for market access permits. He highlighted to the exporters that all applications must be done on the wine online system and the company name should be according to the BEE certificate and SARS clearance certificate. In addition,…

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BREXIT: Implications for SA imports and exports

Posted on 1 August 2019 - Media

Brexit Q&A – by Michael Mokhoro – SALBA Stakeholder Relations What is the implication of BREXIT to the South African Wine Industry? – South African Wines would not be exercising the preference it enjoys with SADC – EPA (Economic partnership Agreement) in terms of the allocation of quota. South African Wines will have to compete…

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Re-allocation of Wine Export Quotas for the year 2019

Posted on 1 August 2019 - Media

SALBA Members are urged to note that the re-allocation of the wine export quotas is scheduled for June 2019 with the implementation of the re – allocation effective from 01 July 2019. Exporters will be afforded an opportunity to motivate to retain their quota from 20 May 2019 to 14 June 2019. Exporters must motivate…

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World Wine Trade Group 2019

Posted on 1 August 2019 - Latest News

SALBA had the opportunity to attend the meeting that represented a significant moment for the Group, Its 20th Anniversary, since its creation in 1998. It presented an important opportunity for WWTG industry and government representatives to continue working together with the aim to facilitate the international trade of wine, in line with the vision of…

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3 Arrested, Goods worth R10m seized in suspected tax evasion and counterfeiting operation

Posted on 30 May 2019 - Media

      Gauteng police have arrested three suspects after seizing goods worth R10m at warehouses in Midrand on Wednesday. “In one of the warehouses various brands of alcohol, including White Horse, Captain Morgan, J&B, Jameson and Smirnoff, destined for the export market were being recapped and several identification marks removed for the purpose of…

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Liquor industry sign good business practice guidelines for South African companies

Posted on 1 March 2019 - Media

    CAPE TOWN  – The liquor industry on Thursday signed guidelines for good business practices for South African companies operating on the African continent. The trade and industry department said that the guidelines, signed in Cape Town, aim to encourage companies to align their involvement and practices with the South African government’s integration and…

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Brandy Guild of South Africa

Posted on 30 January 2019 - Latest News

The South African Brandy Foundation has honoured several prominent individuals for their contributions to raising the profile of brandy, South Africa’s favourite spirit. Among the group who have just been inducted into the distinguished Brandy Guild of South Africa are some of the country’s most beloved personalities and industry leaders. “Our Brandy Guild members play…

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Mandela Day 2018

Posted on 30 July 2018 - Latest News

Each year, SALBA takes on a project to make a difference for 67 minutes, to honour the late, great, Nelson Mandela. This year SALBA visited New Life Center (www.newlifecentre.co.za) which is a home to pregnant women/girls in crisis and in the event of an unplanned pregnancy,Furthermore New life Center offers correct counsel and support to the…

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A HISTORY OF BREWING EXCELLENCE

Posted on 8 June 2018 - Media

HEINEKEN SA’s Dutch Managing Director, Ruud Van den Eijnden, studied Business Economics at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, Netherlands, majoring in Logistics and Marketing. “HEINEKEN’s iconic status appealed to many Dutch students. So, once I finished my studies, I applied for a graduate programme. HEINEKEN Netherlands hired a few graduates from schools and universities, giving…

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Muzzling liquor industry could take fizz out of it: SALBA

Posted on 20 February 2018 - Media

OPINION / 3 APRIL 2017, 09:09AM / SIBANI MNGADI The SA Liquor Brand owners Association (SALBA) has congratulated the Department of Trade and Industry for the attention it’s giving to alcohol abuse. We agree it’s a scourge that must be tackled, and tackled decisively. On this, there is no question. Salba and the department are aligned. But Salba takes…

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World Spirits Alliance

Posted on 30 July 2017 - Latest News

Meeting with the South African Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organisation in Geneva.

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SA Wine and Brandy Portal launched

Posted on 4 February 2016 - Media

The SA Wine and Brandy Portal was launched at the VinPro information day on Thursday, 21 January 2016.   Click here for more information.

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SA Wine Industry Raises its GDP Contribution, Generates More Jobs

Posted on 4 February 2015 - Media

A new report shows that South Africa’s wine industry not only continues to increase its contribution to the country’s GDP but is also growing job opportunities. This is despite the impact of a muted global economy and a slight decrease in the size of the national vineyard. The industry, that remains one of South Africa’s…

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Leading Producers of Beer, Wine, and Spirits Launch Digital Guiding Principles

Posted on 13 October 2014 - Media

Standards for digital marketing mark milestone of Commitments to Reduce Harmful Drinking:  New York, NY –September 30, 2014 – Thirteen of the world’s leading producers of beer, wine, and spirits launched today the Digital Guiding Principles (DGPs), the first-ever set of global guidelines for beverage alcohol producers’ online marketing and social media use. The DGPs require…

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Wine Alcohol Percentages

Posted on 17 September 2014 - Media

Notices have been provided to inform industry stakeholders of the reduction in the minimum alcohol content on certain wine tariff lines from a minimum of 6.5% to 4.5%. The percentage band has been extended to a maximum alcohol content of up to 16.5%. The amendment thus brings more wine products under the ambit of 20…

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Brandhouse Media Awards

Posted on 30 July 2014 - Latest News

22 July 2014 Cape Town, South Africa, 28th June 2013 – South Africa’s leading total beverage alcohol company, Brandhouse Beverages (Pty) Ltd, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 Responsible Drinking Media Awards (RDMAs). The winner of each category received R10 000 and was acknowledged for their journalistic skill and the level of…

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Media Statement: Department of Labour

Posted on 24 July 2014 - Media

Department of Labour urges employers to comply with the new equity laws. The Department of Labour has called on employers to abide by the freshly-amended employment equity Act in the interest of business and transformation in the country. This followed the signing into law by President Jacob Zuma earlier this week. The law will however…

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Fight against liquor by-law continues

Posted on 21 July 2014 - Media

THE Mitchells Plain Liquor Traders Association is to ask the Supreme Court of Appeal for leave to appeal after losing its fight to reinstate longer trading hours. Traders are losing “huge income” under the by-law, which limits hours to 6pm on weekdays and bars Sunday trade in the absence of a special licence, says Elton…

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Conclusion of the Economic Partnership Agreement

Posted on 17 July 2014 - Media

After ten years of preparations and negotiations, the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the SADC EPA Group and the EU was ‘initialed’ by the Chief Negotiators on 15 July 2014 in Pretoria, South Africa. The initialing of the Agreement signals that the negotiations are concluded. The timing is significant because it pre-empts the 1 October…

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