The FSGLTA was established in June 2017 after incorporation of former Free State Tourism Authority and Free State Gambling and Liquor Authority. The new Authority was established by FSGLTA Act No.3 of 2017 as amended. The incorporated entity gave birth to a regulatory entity and a destination marketing organisation. Relating to liquor, the Free State Gambling, Liquor and Tourism Authority Act 6 of 2010 as amended in May 2024 (Act 3), the primary objectives are to: (a) reduce the socio­economic and other costs of alcohol abuse by­ (i) implementing essential national norms and standards in the liquor industry as determined by the National Liquor Act 59 of 2003; (ii) regulating the micro­manufacturing and retail sale of liquor or methylated spirits; and (iii) providing for public participation in the consideration of applications for registration; and (b) promote the development of a responsible and sustainable liquor industry in a manner that facilitates­ (i) the entry of new participants into the industry; (ii) diversity of ownership in the industry; (iii) an ethos of social responsibility in the industry; and (iv) local tourism and economic growth; and Read more...