While acknowledging the profitability of liquor trade and its role in the economy, it becomes imperative for government to ensure that the production, distribution and consumption of alcohol products are prudently regulated to prevent its potential negative social implications. This division derives is functions of controlling liquor activities in the province from the provisions of the national Liquor Act of 2003 that seeks to regulate the liquor industry.

Head of Business Regulation & Governance:
Ms Navlene Thavar
Tel: +27 33-2642580
Fax: +27 866779355
Cell: +27 828525300
E-mail: thavarn@kznded.gov.za

Help Desk Officers

Nkululeko Thwala: Tel 033 264 2681    E-mail: thwalan@kznded.gov.za

Khombi Mthanti: Tel: 033 264 2795      E-mail: mthantik@kznded.gov.za        Fax: 033 264 2677 

VISION

By 2020 the regulation and control of liquor in the province of KZN would ensure the equitable distribution of licensed premises which will be in the public interest

CORE PURPOSE

The purpose of the Liquor Licensing Sub Directorate is to ensure the effective and efficient administration of the Liquor Act, Act 27 of 1989. 

OBJECTIVES

The key objective of the business unit is:

• To efficiently and timeously process liquor license applications
• To ensure legal compliance of all liquor license applications
• To disseminate information regarding liquor related matters

To educate members of the public on liquor industry related issues and or matters.

FUNCTIONS

The core function of the Liquor Licensing Business Unit is to process liquor license applications and to provide secretarial support to the KwaZulu Natal Liquor Board.