Wine farmers turn to court for relief from alcohol ban
There is no real prospect of abuse by drinkers at wine farms, hotels and restaurants, the group argues
Wine industry players want wine to be differentiated from other liquor products and its sale to be permitted, arguing in court papers that there is no real prospect of alcohol abuse by patrons of wine farms, restaurants and hotels — at least not “to such an extent that the health system of the country will be overburdened”.
A group of Cape wine farmers, associations and the Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai), an organisation that seeks to protect the rights and interests of farmers, has launched an urgent court bid to have the liquor ban, specifically on wine, lifted. The groups suggest that wine be sold only at wine farms and licensed grocery stores, and via e-commerce platforms...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.