Liquor regulations verdict reserved

 In May, Lobatse High Court Judge, Isaac Lesetedi, granted nightclubs a temporary relief to operate with the hours stipulated on their old special licences until when they expire.  The old licences entitled nightclubs to operate between 8 pm and 4am.

Nightclubs initially, took government to court to challenge the new liquor regulations, which reduced their trading hours. The High Court ruled in favour of the nightclub operators that they should continue to use their special licences until they expire in September.