Liquor retailers setting up shop in townships are upsetting local township alcohol traders, who fear the competition might kill their businesses. TheCapeArgus
Cape Town - The Western Cape Liquor Traders Organisation , which represents township alcohol traders, took a decision recently to cut their support of local white-owned liquor traders.
“We have taken this decision because when talking about the amount of alcohol in our townships the blame is squarely put on us. With more alcohol consumed during the festive season, Mapilo said they were on the lookout for young people in their taverns, adding that the safety of their customers was also one of their top priorities.
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