Liquor Industry comment on the draft shebeen regulation

LIquOR INDuSTRY The Draft Shebeen Regulation

Albert Moletsana enjoys his beer at a local shebeen

Members of the Gauteng Liquor Forum (GLF) made an appeal to the MEC of Economic Development, Nkosiphendule Kolisile, to put a moratorium on raiding of illegal shebeens in an effort to give operators a time to apply for Shebeen Licenses. This was part of GFL comment on a Draft Regulation on Shebeen License, which was published for public comment on 5 October 2012. The GLF said their input should be viewed in a positive light and as a genuine endeavour to create sound and workable regulations.

The draft Regulations provide for an option of on-consumption and an off-consumption licence but the GLF made an appeal to the Liquor Board to take “serious” consideration about creating a third category for on-and-offconsumption. The provision on trading hours has been a sore issue for the GLF because some of their members said lesser hours would put them at a disadvantage when compared to taverns that have extended operating hours.

In its submission, the South African Brewery (SAB) said it welcomes the approach adopted by the Gauteng Liquor Authority with respect to the licensing of valid Shebeen Permit Holders, the diversity of ownership in the liquor industry with regards to on- and off-consumption, and the development of an ethos of social responsibility in the liquor industry.

SAB welcomed the removal of the limits and restrictions of the quantity, type and volume of liquor able to be sold per week. “We kindly request though, that the removal of these limits be clearly articulated in this regulation and that any conditions able to be imposed on the licenses by the Gauteng Liquor Authority cannot include a restriction on the quality, type and volume of liquor able to be sold. This will furthermore allow for Shebeen Licensees to be treated in the same light as taverners to ensure a concept of fair trade.” Furthermore, SAB agreed that the powers conferred on inspectors in terms of the Act, must apply to Shebeen Licensees to ensure uniformity and that all liquor traders are treated equally. With regard to the trading hours, both SAB and GLF recommend that trading hours be amended to be in line with those for licensed outlets which from Sundays to Thursdays is 10h00 – 22h00 and Fridays – Saturdays, including public holidays, is 10h00 – 02h00. SAB said it was committed to partner with the Gauteng liquor Authority in its continued efforts to normalise the liquor industry in the province, and remains committed to promoting responsible alcohol use and the eradication of irresponsible drinking.

16 DAYS CAMPAIGN GAUTENG PROVINCIAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

DATE VENUE TIME ACTIVITY

29/112012 Community Hall, Ext. 07, Ratanda 10h00 Men and Boys Dialogue Workshop

29/11/2012 WARD 9 Ekurhuleni Municipality 10h00 Donation of food gardening starter packs

DESCRIPTION

The program aims to encourage men and boys to advocate for no violence against women & children through active participation in gender based violence programs such as Men as Safety Promoters HCT; Donation of starter packs; Vaccination of pets

REGION AND

CONTACT PERSON

Khumo Kgomoeswana 082 469 0589

Sakhile Mngomezulu 072 566 8080

30/11/2012 Alpha Conference Centre 19h00- 07h00 Young Men’s Seminar Young men aged between 18- 25 years will be sensitized on issues of Gender Based Violence. Thapelo Moiloa 084 805 2247

30/11/2012 Ext. 07 and Ext 23 (Ratanda)

30/11/2012 Swaneville/ Rietvallei 2&3 Community Hall

30/11/2012 Alexandra ward 81 10h00 Anti-Rape Awareness Campaign Campaign aimed at making the community aware Peter Kele of available services & channels related to rape 082 805 7966 & domestic violence. Also encouraging affected community members to seek help.

09h00 Awareness, advocacy against women abuse Awareness, advocacy against women abuse; Provide care and support to victims of abuse and violence

09h00 Claiming unsafe spaces Awareness to the community on the identifi ed hot sport where rapes and killings take place. Areas between River park and Lombardy Mfundokazi Xokomfu / Mosadi Motiang / Ikgopoleng Rankudu / Iris Cindi (011) 9507700 Maki Madolo (011) 582-1552 or 082 464 2945

30/11/2012 Primrose Makausi informal settlement 10h00 Presentations Presentations on Sexual Offences Act, Mental disability, Economic Empowerment Grace Moloi Patricia Moloko Lindiwe Mbenge and Sam Ntuli

30/11/2012 House no 184, 189, 195 von Hagen Street, Pretoria West 10h00 Launch of the Transformation of the 3 houses into structure Development of Tshwane that speaks to the holistic needs of the victim of Shelter for abused women abuse and children Judy Apie 078 049 9959 Ntlogeleng Mogotsi 012 358 8773

04/12/2012 WARD 20 Wedela Carletonville 10h00 Donation of food gardening starter packs HCT; Donation of starter packs; Vaccination of pets Sakhile Mngomezulu 072 566 8080

05/12/2012 Suikerbosrand, Heidelberg 09h00 VEP Summit The objectives of the Provincial Victim Empowerment Summit would be to share successes and lessons learnt in Gauteng over the past 15 years and identify core challenges / recommendations Myrtle Morris 082 469 0592

06/12/2012 WARD 31 City of Johannesburg

10h00 Donation of food gardening starter packs 06/12/2012 Ouraadsaal 10h00 Community Participation in the fi ght against GBV HCT; Donation of starter packs; Vaccination of pets To educate children on GBV Sakhile Mngomezulu 072 566 8080 Tarusha Naidoo 012 358 0310

06/12/2012 Meadowlands Welfare centre 09h00- 14h30 Men As Partners Dialogue on Men’s Role in addressing gender based violence:” Promoting Men ‘s health in totality physical, mental and socio economic health”(City Wide Event) Peggy Ramodiko 082 572 4290

06/12/2012 Tshwane City Hall 09h00-14h00 Prayer Day To galvanise interfaith sector for meaningful Mathibela Sebothoma public participation via social cohesion and Nation 072 649 1799 Building

06/12/2012 Zonkizizwe 10h00 Dialogue Dialogue on Gender Based Violence, Religion, Gender Equity, Substance Abuse, Human Rights and Men’s Health Ekurhuleni Region CPD, Intake and Field (Zonke offi ce)

06/12/2012 West Rand District Municipality 10h00 Men’s Dialogue To discuss the role of man in ending GBV and share ideas on developing action plan that will be recommended to WRDGF for adoption. Gafi Modise 083 455 7698

07/12/2012 Daveyton 16h00- 22h00 Reclaiming the night Women will walk about on the streets wearing their miniskirts to reclaim their safety. The message of reclaiming the night is about emphasising the safety and rights of women Tarusha Naidoo 012 358 0310

08/12/2012 Constitutional Court 08h00- 12h00 Imbizo between Premier and the Justice cluster The Gauteng Premier will engage in discussions Thapelo Moiloa with the Justice cluster (Minister and Deputy 084 805 2247 Minister for Justice & Constitutional Development, Judges, Magistrates & Prosecutors) on the poor conviction rate on cases of sexual offences.

08/12/2012 Soccer City 15h30 Campaigns on sensitization of Men in Soccer matches Messages on No violence against Women and Children will be highlighted at the soccer matches hosted in Gauteng within the 16 days campaign with special focus on the Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs match Thapelo Moiloa 084 805 2247

09/12/2012 Religious places of worship in Gauteng 07h00 Religious sector campaign on Gender Based Violence

The various religious organizations will be addressed on Gender Based Violence by the leadership of Gauteng Provincial Government including MECs and top offi cials 10/12/2012 Sebokeng 16h00- 22h00 Reclaiming the night Women will walk about on the streets wearing their miniskirts to reclaim their safety. The message of reclaiming the night is about emphasising the safety and rights of women Thapelo Moiloa 084 805 2247

Thapelo Moiloa 084 805 2247