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96% of Western Cape liquor licences renewed for 2022

Western Cape Liquor AuthorityRef: https://www.wcla.gov.za/96-of-western-cape-liquor-licences-renewed-for-2022/

Official source

Source domain: wcla.gov.za

Collected on 7 July 2026

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What this means

The document reports that 96% of Western Cape liquor licences were renewed for 2022, with over 8,600 licence holders successfully renewing. It notes that about 4% missed the 31 December 2021 deadline and have lapsed, but can renew by end of March 2022 with penalties. It emphasizes continued regulation of liquor in the public interest to reduce harms and support safer communities, and mentions efforts to assist lapsed licensees in reinstating where possible.

What this document offers

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Reinstatement of lapsed liquor licence

Lapsed liquor licence holders in the Western Cape can renew their licence by the end of March 2022, subject to penalties. This opportunity allows businesses to resume legal trading after missing the original 31 December 2021 deadline.

Who it is for
businesses with lapsed liquor licences in the Western Cape
How to act on it
Contact the Western Cape Liquor Authority to initiate reinstatement and submit required documents and penalty payment
Closes
31 March 2022

The document's recorded date is 31 December 2021. Confirm on the official source.

Show the line this came from
These licence holders have the opportunity to renew their licence up until the end of March 2022 (penalties apply).

Facts

Places

Western Cape, George Local Municipality

Reference

https://www.wcla.gov.za/96-of-western-cape-liquor-licences-renewed-for-2022/

Key Takeaways

  • percentage renewed: 96%
  • deadline: 31 December 2021
  • extended renewal window: end of March 2022
  • penalties: apply
  • licence holders renewed: over 8 600
  • lapsed licences: ~4%
  • issuing authority: Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA)
  • quote attributed to: Simion George, CEO

Dates

Closing Date (read from the document by Govermate)

31 March 2022