President Ramaphosa must save lives and livelihoods
PRESS STATEMENT BY THE BEER ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA 27 June 2021 President Ramaphosa must save lives and livelihoods – an alcohol ban will destroy jobs With President Ramaphosa scheduled to address […]
FoodBev SETA grant window – OPEN
Important announcement: the FoodBev SETA grant window is now open for applications till 9th April 2021. Brewsters Craft are an accredited training provider and can assist with applications, recruitment and […]
Beer industry welcomes lifting of third alcohol ban after 100+ days of trade restrictions
PRESS STATEMENT BY THE BEER ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA 1 February 2021 The Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) welcomes the lifting of the third blanket ban on alcohol, as […]
BASA takes no-nonsense approach over the festive season
PRESS STATEMENT BY PATRICIA PILLAY CEO OF THE BEER ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA 14 December 2020 BASA takes no-nonsense approach over the festive season to safeguard lives and protect 415 […]
Black Friday: BASA calls for responsible trade and consumption of alcohol
PRESS STATEMENT BY PATRICIA PILLAY CEO OF THE BEER ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA 24 November 2020 Black Friday: BASA calls for responsible trade and consumption of alcohol With Black Friday […]
2020 South African National Beer Trophy Winners
A massive congratulations to the winning breweries. We commend everyone who managed to enter in what has been a tumultuous year. We are very pleased with the level of beers […]
BASA welcomes the lifting of restrictions on off-consumption trade of alcohol
PRESS STATEMENT BY PATRICIA PILLAY CEO OF THE BEER ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA 11 November 2020 BASA welcomes the lifting of restrictions on off-consumption trade of alcohol The Beer Association […]
Moderation, not prohibition, is the answer
By Patricia Pillay This opinion piece was first published on Fin24 on 17 September. https://www.news24.com/fin24/opinion/opinion-sa-needs-a-better-plan-than-liquor-sales-restrictions-20201016 South Africa is emerging battered and bruised from the national lockdown of our economy. But, […]
Beer manufacturers commit to zero tolerance towards lockdown level 2 transgressors
PRESS STATEMENT BY PATRICIA PILLAY CEO OF THE BEER ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA 02 September 2020 Following recent reports of alcohol outlets breaching the level 2 lockdown regulations, the Beer […]
Beer Association calls for responsible consumption as trade re-opens
PRESS STATEMENT BY PATRICIA PILLAY CEO OF THE BEER ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA 18 August 2020 Beer Association calls for responsible consumption as trade re-opens With the country moving to Alert […]