Alcohol retailers angry over new bylaw

By Mishkah Anthony
18 February 2008


The City of Cape Town is facing strong opposition from alcohol retailers about its draft bylaw around liquor trading days and hours.

The council held public hearings on yesterday but business owners strongly resisting the draft proposals, calling it ridiculous and restrictive.

Representatives from different sectors such as liquor wholesalers and restaurant owners voiced their concerns over the laws and the general consensus was that the legislation was too restrictive.


The proposed trading hours for pubs and taverns are from 11:00 am to 21:00. Pub and tavern owners said their peak trading hours are usually after 21:00

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