Media Invite

Attention: Editors & Journalists

08 October 2024

EASTERN CAPE LIQUOR BOARD HOSTS ANTI PENS DOWN AT ZWELITSHA TOWNSHIP.

The Eastern Cape Liquor Board (ECLB) cordially invites media representatives to the third leg of its Anti-Pens Down Campaign this season. The campaign aims to discourage the harmful culture of post-examination parties among learners.

As end-of-year examinations approach, ECLB intensifies efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption and related risks associated with Pens Down parties. Due to the growing cases of these parties, coordinated by learners to celebrate the end of examinations, ECLB is embarking on a concerted effort to educate learners about this harmful behavior. Schools from Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, Bisho and surrounding villages will form part of the campaign.

Details of the Campaign are as follows:

 Date:                  09 October 2024

Time:                   10h00

Venue:                OR Tambo Hall (Zwelitsha Zone 1)

For any enquiries, please contact Mgwebi Msiya at 060 501 6418 /This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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Issued by the Eastern Cape Liquor Board

Media Invite

Attention: Editors & Journalists

03 October 2024

PENS DOWN CAMPAIGN MOVES TO KARIEGA IN NELSON MANDELA BAY.

The Eastern Cape Liquor Board (ECLB) cordially invites media representatives to its Anti-Pens Down Campaign, aimed at discouraging the harmful culture of post-examination parties among learners.

As the end-of-year examinations approach, ECLB intensifies its efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption and related risks associated with Pens Down parties.

Kariega, notably Kwanobuhle Township, exhibits concerning trends in underage drinking and non-compliant liquor trading, highlighting the need for targeted measures to address these issues.

ECLB is extremely concerned with the growing cases of Pens Down parties that are being coordinated by learners to celebrate the end of the examinations. It has, therefore, become necessary for ECLB to embark on a concerted effort to raise awareness and educate learners about this detestable behaviour.

Details of the Campaign are as follows:

Date:                   04 October 2024

Time:                  10h00

Venue:                Babs Madlakane Hall.           KwaNobuhle

For any enquiries, please contact Mgwebi Msiya at 060 501 6418 /This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

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Media Invite

Attention: Editors & Journalists

02 October 2024

EASTERN CAPE LIQUOR BOARD HOSTS ANTI PENS DOWN AT KWAZAKHELE HIGH SCHOOL

The Eastern Cape Liquor Board (ECLB) cordially invites media representatives to its Anti-Pens Down Campaign, aimed at discouraging the harmful culture of post-examination parties among learners.

As the end-of-year examinations approach, ECLB intensifies its efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption and related risks associated with Pens Down parties.

ECLB is extremely concerned with the growing cases of Pens Down parties that are being coordinated by learners to celebrate the end of the examinations. It has, therefore, become necessary for ECLB to embark on a concerted effort to raise awareness and educate learners about this detestable behaviour.

Schools from KwaZakhele Township and surrounding areas such as Newbrighton Township and Zwide Township will participate at the Campaign, which will also be attended by various stakeholders from the Metropolitan Municipality and the District Municipality

Details of the Campaign are as follows:

Date:                   02 October 2024

Time:                   10h00

Venue:                KwaZakhele High School

For any enquiries, please contact Mgwebi Msiya at 060 501 6418 /This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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Issued by the Eastern Cape Liquor Board

Media Release

For Immediate Release

20 September 2024

Reminder: Renewal of Liquor Licenses from 01 October to 31 December 2024.

The Eastern Cape Liquor Board is reminding all licensed liquor traders to renew their licenses between October 1 and December 31, 2024. If you miss this deadline, don't worry, you can still renew in January or February of the following year, but be aware that late renewal fees will apply - 50% in January and 100% in February.

Renewing your liquor license is crucial to avoid deregistration and potential legal issues. In fact, failure to renew can lead to illegal trading, which undermines the Board's efforts to combat unauthorized liquor trade in the province.

Key Renewal Details:

• Renewal Period: October 1 - December 31, 2024
• Late Fee (January 2025): 50% of normal registration fee
• Late Fee (February 2025): 100% of normal registration fee

Currently, there are 7,611 active liquor licenses, and the Board expects all licence holders to renew their licenses. In the previous renewal period (2023/2024), 7,143 liquor traders (93.83%) successfully renewed their licenses.

Remember, stay compliant and renew your liquor license on time to avoid any complications!

For more information or assistance, contact Mgwebi Msiya at 060 501 6418, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Or Contact Nombuyiselo Finini at 043 700 0900 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.