MEC Albert Fritz welcomes Cabinet’s position on liquor sales
The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the 112 investigations conducted by the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) and the 37 licenses suspended. These efforts have assisted in reducing alcohol related harms between 27 March and 7 August 2020.
Minister Fritz further welcomes the Western Cape Government Cabinet’s position on the safe opening of all businesses and the domestic sale of alcohol together with smart interventions.
Of the 112 investigations, 46 matters were placed on the Liquor Licensing Tribunal’s (LLT) case roll of which:
37 licences were suspended;
Eight applications were dismissed; and