At least 40 illegal shebeens closed down by police since January have been re-opened because of flaws in the controversial Western Cape Liquor Act, with police officers told to revert to enforcing the Liquor Act of 1998. (From IOL)
Garth Strachan, MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, who spearheaded the implementation of the act, on Thursday said he was unaware of the concerns raised by the police. (I know nothing)
The Cape Argus has, however, been reliably informed by experts on the liquor industry that both Strachan and Community Safety MEC Patrick McKenzie were informed about the police's concerns during consultations with the police and other role players. McKenzie was not available to comment.
Strachan yesterday said he had never been informed of concerns and would need to consult his department before commenting. (I still know nothing - I will read about it in the newspaper)
It's incredible that this man knows nothing about the REAL problems in the implementation of HIS Act! You would THINK that when you bring a new act to the table that you would keep very close tabs on all problems - small or big. Getting the illegal shebeens under control is social aim number one at the moment and the Western Cape gets a big talking bag of air. Finance and Economic Development MEC Garth Strachan has also levelled criticism against the Cape Town City council for "confusing" the public by initiating a bylaw process while the industry is getting to grips with the new liquor law. (from IOL) Getting to grips with? What a Joke.
It is understood that police will now rely on the old Liquor Act and the loose understanding between themselves and shebeen operators that they will be allowed to trade until about 8pm without police interference, on condition that no crimes occur on their premises. Eh? Come again? On their premises? What the FUCK! The drunk patron stabs someone on the pavement outside and it's all good because it was not ON THE PREMISES? This is the pathetic level of law enforcement Cape Town is stuck with.
Garth Strachan, MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, who spearheaded the implementation of the act, on Thursday said he was unaware of the concerns raised by the police. (I know nothing)
The Cape Argus has, however, been reliably informed by experts on the liquor industry that both Strachan and Community Safety MEC Patrick McKenzie were informed about the police's concerns during consultations with the police and other role players. McKenzie was not available to comment.
Strachan yesterday said he had never been informed of concerns and would need to consult his department before commenting. (I still know nothing - I will read about it in the newspaper)
It's incredible that this man knows nothing about the REAL problems in the implementation of HIS Act! You would THINK that when you bring a new act to the table that you would keep very close tabs on all problems - small or big. Getting the illegal shebeens under control is social aim number one at the moment and the Western Cape gets a big talking bag of air. Finance and Economic Development MEC Garth Strachan has also levelled criticism against the Cape Town City council for "confusing" the public by initiating a bylaw process while the industry is getting to grips with the new liquor law. (from IOL) Getting to grips with? What a Joke.
It is understood that police will now rely on the old Liquor Act and the loose understanding between themselves and shebeen operators that they will be allowed to trade until about 8pm without police interference, on condition that no crimes occur on their premises. Eh? Come again? On their premises? What the FUCK! The drunk patron stabs someone on the pavement outside and it's all good because it was not ON THE PREMISES? This is the pathetic level of law enforcement Cape Town is stuck with.
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LAW... I scoff at that
How do you police a loose understanding?
How do you convict someone on a loose understanding?
What is the minimum sentence for contravening a loose understanding?
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