Heineken announces complete exit from Russia
Due to the war in Ukraine, Dutch brewing giant Heineken has announced that it will be leaving Russia and plans to transfer its business...
SAB to invest an additional R920m into local breweries
The South African Breweries (SAB), the country's largest beer brewer, is investing a further R920m into its Prospecton and Ibhayi breweries, growing the company's...
Russian Bear Vodka in no way associated with Russia, says distillery
Russian Bear is one of the most popular vodka brands in South Africa (as any South African who loves a good pre-drink can attest...
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...
South Africa’s biggest beermaker says government needs to make tax changes in February
South African Breweries (SAB) has called on the government to introduce a tax break in the February 2022 budget for smaller businesses to allow...
Let the beer wars begin…
THE last time Stellenbosch-based liquor group Distell - then Stellenbosch Farmers Winery - got involved in the beer industry (with controversial businessman Louis Luyt)...
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...
Western Cape supports new winery in Franschhoek
ON 3 December 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited the Klein Goederust Franschhoek Boutique Winery owned by Paul Siguqa.
Located in Franschhoek,...
Beer Association heads to court to review SA’s booze bans
The Beer Association of South Africa (Basa) has launched a review application in the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Pretoria for the...
Industry warns against another alcohol ban and more restrictions in South Africa
The South African wine industry (Vinpro) has warned against further alcohol restrictions, which it says have given rise to a major illicit market and...
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