Liquor Legislation
The ECLB responds to Section 104 of the Constitution (Act 108 of 1996 as amended)
The period for comments on the Eastern Cape Liquor Bill, 2016 closed on 18 May 2017. No further comments will be accepted.
Public Education
Remember that drinking alcohol is a matter of individual judgement and accountability.
Liquor Licenses
Liquor licence-holders are expected to renew their liquor licences on an annual basis.
The Eastern Cape Liquor Board (ECLB) is established in terms of the Eastern Cape Liquor Act 10 of 2003. National legislation includes the National Liquor Act 53 of 2003 and the Liquor Product Act.
The function of the ECLB is to regulate the registration of retail sales and micro manufacturing of liquor in the province. A further function of the ECLB is to advise the Member of the Executive Council of the Province for Economic Development and Environmental Affairs with regard to liquor industry matters and to exercise certain further powers contemplated in the Act.
This website is provided as part of the ECLB’s commitment to providing a professional and effective service to the industry. The licensing system has been designed to ensure fast and efficient administrative processes.
Latest News
Eastern Cape Liquor Board in partnership with Aware.org to host sporting tournament to fight alcohol abuse and underage drinking
MEDIA RELEASE To all media For immediate release 02 October 2018 Eastern Cape Liquor Board in collaboration with aware.org will roll out a pilot sporting programme for the community of Buffalo City in King Williams Town in a bid to...
read moreEastern Cape Liquor Board to commemorate International Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day in Mdantsane
Media Invite To: All Media 27 August 2018 The Eastern Cape Liquor Board in partnership with FASfacts, Distell, Rhodes University and Department of Trade and Industry will commemorate the International Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day (FAS) in Mdantsane. Eastern Cape Province...
read moreEastern Cape Liquor Board to conduct an underage drinking awareness among Tsolo Schools.
Media Invite For Immediate Release 17 August 2018 Eastern Cape Liquor Board to conduct an underage drinking awareness among Tsolo Schools. The Eastern Cape Liquor Board (ECLB) cordially invites you to our school debate, public speaking and Edu-drama competition to...
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