{"id":303180,"date":"2026-05-29T16:01:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T14:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/?p=303180"},"modified":"2026-05-29T19:29:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T17:29:45","slug":"maitland-community-pushes-back-against-new-liquor-licence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/maitland-community-pushes-back-against-new-liquor-licence\/","title":{"rendered":"Maitland community pushes back against new liquor licence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A bid by a top retailer to secure a new liquor licence in Maitland has been met with strong opposition from residents and safety structures in the area, who argue that the community is already grappling with the social harms linked to alcohol abuse and an oversaturation of liquor outlets.<br><br>The application, made by Shoprite Liquor, was submitted to the Western Cape Liquor Authority earlier this month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-liquor-free-ward\">Liquor-free Ward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ward 56 councillor Cheslyn Steenberg says the application was rejected at a recent Sub-council 15 meeting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The objection was based on concerns over the impact of alcohol abuse in the area, he adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u201cWe have enough liquor outlets in our community. I don\u2019t believe we need to saturate our community with more liquor outlets.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steenberg says the application has intensified growing calls for the entire ward to become liquor-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cShops should remain a place where groceries are being purchased and not alcohol. The purchasing of alcohol from any shop contributes to the breakdown of any society,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a statement, the Maitland Community Policing Forum (CPF) also dismissed the application, saying there are already at least three liquor-licensed premises within a 100m radius of the retailer\u2019s location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA recent visibility walk by the Maitland CPF, local neighbourhood watch and metro police revealed widespread misconceptions around public drinking, with many people unaware it is illegal and some believing the park was meant for alcohol consumption,\u201d read the statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-concerns-from-residents\">Concerns from residents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Graham Daniels, safety and security member for the Maitland Ratepayers and Residents Association (MRRA), says the area is already \u201csignificantly saturated\u201d with liquor outlets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe introduction of an additional outlet will contribute to harmful density levels linked to increased alcohol abuse, crime, and social instability. The community continues to experience alcohol-related harms such as domestic violence, public disorder, and gang-related activity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He believes having another liquor establishment will exacerbate these crimes and place \u201cfurther strain\u201d on policing and social services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMaitland includes vulnerable and economically pressured households, where substance abuse already has a disproportionate impact. Expanding access to alcohol in such an environment disregards the lived realities of residents, particularly children and at-risk groups.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Daniels, there has not been \u201csufficient meaningful consultation\u201d with affected residents and recognised community structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLiquor outlets are associated with increased noise, loitering, and disruptive behaviour, negatively affecting residents\u2019 quality of life. Community organisations are actively working to stabilise and uplift the area. Another liquor outlet undermines these efforts,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Western Cape Liquor Authority (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcla.gov.za\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.wcla.gov.za\/\">WCLA<\/a>) did not respond to People&#8217;s Post queries at the time of publishing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ ALSO<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/residents-demand-action-at-maitland-police-station\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/residents-demand-action-at-maitland-police-station\/\">Residents demand action at Maitland Police Station<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maitland residents and community leaders say another liquor outlet will place further strain on policing and social services in the 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