New Drinks Federation of South Africa to foster the country's economic growth and social cohesion
The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) launched today as a united, purposeful, and proactive endeavour to bring together for the first time the whole of the drinks industry for good. With a bold ambition to help make South Africa a more prosperous, just, and safer place, producers of beer, wine and spirits of all shapes and sizes are joining hands. And they invite tens of thousands of businesses who rely on them for their livelihood and others to join the cause. ‘The drinks industry has been part of this country’s history and will continue to play a significant role in socio-economic growth and employment creation, said Monhla Hlahla, the Drinks Federation of South Africa's newly appointed non-Executive Chairperson and Senior Advisor. The timing of the Drinks Federation post-COVID lockdown is opportune, as it begins the journey to showcase the industry as a force for good in our society and a reliable partner for government and key stakeholders to build a healthier, prospero