Businesses including Saint Champagne Bar and Lounge in Zonnebloem, Superspar and Tops Rosmead in Kenilworth, Checkers in Muizenberg, Shoprite Liquor at Maynard Mall in Wynberg and Shoprite Liquor in Fish Hoek have applied for extended trading hours despite strong objections from local communities pertaining to safety issues.
. “Each application is considered on its own merit and 16 applications have been considered this year.”The City by-laws regarding the sale of alcohol currently requires licence renewal and applications for extended hours be submitted annually. On-consumption premises sales are permitted until 4am the next day, while off-consumption are until 8pm from Monday to Saturday and 11am to 6pm on Sunday.
“There’s been a call for their family and friends not to let them drive drunk, but the plea for responsible drinking and driving seems to fall on deaf ears all round,” he added.