POLICE INVESTIGATE ALLEGED SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL TO MINORS IN NGQAMAKHWE
ZWELITSHA : 30 DECEMBER 2025: Ngqamakhwe SAPS have opened a criminal case following the circulation of a viral video depicting minors consuming alcohol on Christmas Day.
On Tuesday, 30 December 2025, police investigators successfully traced the location of the incident to a household in the Khothane Administrative Area, Santini Location, Ngqamakhwe.
The incident allegedly involved five children, a 12-year-old (the eldest), two aged 11, and two aged 8.
Consequently, a case docket has been registered for Contravention of the National Liquor Act (Act 59 of 2003) – specifically for supplying or making liquor available to minors. This is a serious offence under South African law.
No arrests have been made at this stage. On completion of the investigation, a case docket will be submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for a decision on the way forward.
The South African Police Service views this incident in an extremely serious light. The National Liquor Act exists to protect the well-being of children, and any person found to be facilitating underage drinking will face the full might of the law. We appeal to parents, guardians, and community members to act responsibly and prioritise the safety of children at all times.
