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The Covid-19 lockdown has exposed the effects of South Africa’s weak alcohol regulations.(Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

SA must fix its ‘dop system’

The Covid-19 lockdown has exposed the effects of South Africa’s weak alcohol regulations. Government and health campaigners want tougher policies, but the liquor giants are…

A mural by artist Jackson Nkumanda on a tavern wall in Langa.

The shebeens of suburbia

The noise around the notorious Saxonwold shebeen stirs nostalgia for beer halls serving longtoms in the leafy ’burbs, now replaced by ‘pop-up’ bars

Columns in the historical city of Palmyra

Sozzled at the Saxonwold Shebeen

It’s a mission to find a finance minister-in-waiting at the most famous pub of Africa.

Shebeen owner Malefane ‘Dutch’ Kopa says the requirement that smokers be 10m from a door or window is impossible in townships – his neighbour is less than 5m away.
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Shebeens’ dreams go up in smoke

Furious tavern owners have complained that the proposed anti-smoking laws will not only destroy township businesses, but also kasi culture.

A jig for when the chips are down

The former choirmaster and dance teacher would rather invest in his future by buying a radio than by considering giving dance classes.

Alcohol has been a central topic of discussion during the national lockdown.

Smaller bottles could be alcohol brand’s key to Africa

Spirit-producer Diageo is betting smaller bottles can persuade sub-Saharan drinkers to sample its well-known labels, instead of homemade brews.

Alcohol has been a central topic of discussion during the national lockdown.

Shebeens call the shots in Gauteng

The new licence rules appear to render communities powerless to object to new shebeens popping up.

Shebeen owners protest W Cape liquor Act

Hundreds of shebeen owners and workers marched to the Western Cape legislature in Cape Town on Tuesday in protest against proposed new liquor rulings.

The call from the shebeens: Settle the beer strike

The sooner the Food and Allied Workers Union and South African Breweries solve their dispute the better.