The latest news is that Simon’s Town Magistrates Court received the application for a liquor licence from Tops At Eastlake Bottle store yesterday (3 April 2008).

They are now awaiting objections from the community.

Objections must be lodged within 28 days from the above date and can be sent to:

Simon’s Town Magistrate’s Court
Private Bag X4
Simon’s Town
7995

Fax no: 021 786 3429

Attention: Mr Nazo

RE: TOP AT EASTLAKE – LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION – EASTLAKE CENTRE, MARINA DA GAMA

Please ensure that all objections are properly motivated as an “I do not want a bottle-store in my back yard” will probably not do. You will have to explain why you do not want a bottle-store in your back yard.

Anyone can object, whether you own a property or whether you are just renting in the area, but please make sure that your objections are in on time, as this will probably be your best chance to stop the process.  Once the licence has been approved, it will be very difficult to have it revoked.