Picture: The police conducting compliance inspections at liquor outlets and gambling establishments/Supplied
By AGISANANG SCUFF
26 August 2026 – The Northern Cape Gambling and Liquor Board (NCGLB) in partnership with the South African Police Service (SAPS), conducted compliance inspections at liquor outlets and gambling establishments in Noupoort, Norvalspont and Colesberg on 26 August 2026, as part of the ongoing #WeComply Campaign. The inspections form part of efforts to promote responsible liquor trading, strengthen regulatory compliance and ensure that liquor and gambling establishments operate within the prescripts of the law in the Pixley ka Seme District.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Constable Rowan Bacela said the operations focused on key compliance requirements, including the strict prohibition of the sale or supply of alcohol to persons under the age of 18, possession and display of valid liquor and gambling licences and the prevention of the unlawful leasing, transfer or use of liquor and gambling licences. Bacela said the inspections also sought to combat the manufacturing, distribution and sale of illicit and counterfeit liquor.
“A total of 16 liquor outlets and one gambling establishment were inspected during the operation. Three liquor outlets were found to be selling illicit liquor. The affected liquor was removed from the shelves after it was established that the relevant lot numbers had been cancelled by the Department of Agriculture.
“The proprietors were cautioned and instructed to discontinue the sale of the affected products. The SAPS remains committed to working closely with the NCGLB and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen liquor compliance and prevent crime associated with the illegal sale and consumption of alcohol,” he said.
Bacela further said through initiatives such as the #WeComply Campaign, the SAPS continues to promote proactive policing, information sharing, regulatory compliance and collaborative partnerships aimed at creating safer communities across the Northern Cape.
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