Liquor Act, 2003 (Act No. 59 of 2003)RegulationsNational Liquor Norms and Standards4. National Norms and Standards4.14 Uniform Trading Hours |
| (4.14.1) | Setting of trading hours by the liquor authorities and municipalities is very important in the control of sale and supply of liquor in South Africa. Uniformity in terms of trading hours is also necessary throughout the country at all spheres of government. |
| (4.14.2) | The set minimum standards of trading hours are as follows and are applicable to municipal areas where by-laws are not enforced: |
TYPE |
DAYS |
HOURS |
1. Manufacturers |
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All Manufacturers |
7 days a week |
24 hours for both macro and micro |
Tasting |
Monday - Sunday including Public Holidays |
10:00 - 18:00 |
2. Distribution |
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Distribution |
Monday - Saturday |
06:00 - 18:00 |
Sundays including Public Holidays |
09:00 - 17:00 |
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3. Off Consumption (Business and Residential zoned) |
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Off consumption licenses |
Monday - Saturday |
09:00 - 20:00 |
Sundays including Public Holidays |
09:00 - 17:00 |
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4. On Consumption (Business Zone) |
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Other on consumption licences |
Monday - Sunday |
10:00 - 00:00 |
Night Club |
Monday - Sunday |
18:00 - 06:00 |
5. On Consumption (those in residential area) |
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Other on consumption licenses |
Monday - Saturday |
10:00 - 21:00 |
Sundays |
10:00 - 17:00 |
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Night Club |
Monday - Saturday |
18:00 - 06:00 |
Sundays |
18:00 - 00:00 |
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Accommodation |
Monday - Sunday |
10:00 - 00:00 |
6. Special events |
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Business zone |
On the day of the event |
10:00 - 00:00 |
Residential area |
On the day of the event |
10:00 - 22:00 |