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Gauteng liquor traders demand liquor licensing overhaul after damning inquiry report

# The Gauteng Liquor Traders Association says many township liquor businesses continue to face legal uncertainty despite existing provisions that allow for the transfer of shebeen permits. Traders are now demanding a full overhaul of liquor licensing laws following a damning inquiry report into the Gauteng Liquor Board, which highlights years of regulatory failures and inconsistent enforcement. The association’s Jongikhaya Kraai calls for urgent regulatory clarity to resolve the long-standing dispute and restore stability in the sector.