SAB truck drivers will deliver 845 million condoms to 16 000 taverns in 5 years to avert 1.6 million new HIV/Aids infections.
Press Releases
Pairing Food and Beer For Summer
09 December 2011SAB has partnered with local culinary expert, Chef Citrum Khumalo, to share a few local, home-grown recipes and how to pair them with different beers
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SAB Signs Up to Energy Efficiency Leadership Network at COP 17 in Durban
07 December 2011SAB has signed the Energy Efficiency Leadership Network Pledge at COP 17 confirming its commitment to energy efficiency and a sustainable future.
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Public and Private Sectors Form Critical Partnership to Close the South African Water Gap by 2030
06 December 2011The Minister of Water Affairs, Honourable Edna Molewa, launched an innovative partnership between the South African government and private sector at COP 17 during a session of the World Economic Forum on water as a key focus area of adapting to climate change in the country.
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SAB Announces Winners of Sports Media Awards 2011
29 November 2011SAB announced the winners of its “SAB Sports Media Awards 2011”.
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Business Takes a Critical Look at Climate Change Challenge
28 November 2011During COP17 this week, SAB along with other leading South African corporations, will critically examine the challenge of climate change and how business can make a meaningful impact.
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SAB Erects Sports Fields for Youth
26 November 2011Sports targeted as means of combating underage drinking in partnership between SAB and the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation.
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SAB Foundation and Endeavor Excelerator Help Boost Local Entrepreneurs
24 November 2011The SAB Foundation and Endeavor South Africa has given a boost to the growth aspirations of five black owned businesses through grant capital.
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SAB Ltd Grows Profit and Margins in Six Months to End September 2011
17 November 2011SAB Ltd revenue grows 10% to US$2.669-billion (5% on a constant currency basis)
EBITA grows 13% to $446-million (8% on constant currency basis)
EBITA margins improve by 50 basis points to 16.7%
Half year dividend of R43.37-million announced for Zenzele, SAB’s empowerment programme Lager volumes level at 12.3-million hl with gains in market share
Soft drinks volumes down 3% to 7.2-million hl
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SAB demonstrates it is serious about youth business
15 November 2011SAB marked Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW 2011) by announcing the winners of its youth entrepreneurship development programme, SAB KickStart.
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Innovations Get Financial Boost to Help Improve Poor Communities
01 November 2011The SAB Foundation announced Reel Gardening as the winner of its inaugural Innovation Awards.
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SAB Supports Sports Minister’s Intervention in Cricket Controversy
18 October 2011SAB supports the decision by Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula to appoint a retired judge to look into the issues surrounding Cricket SA.
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SAB Truck Drivers Deliver Condoms to SA’s Taverns
18 October 2011845 million condoms to 16 000 taverns in 5 years to avert 1.6 million new HIV/Aids infections
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SAB Announces 23rd Environmental Media & Environmentalist of the Year Award Winners
13 October 2011SAB announced the winners of its “SAB Environmental Media and Environmentalist of the Year Awards 2011”
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Dale Steyn Appointed SAB Water Ambassador
11 October 2011South African cricketer and environmental activist, Dale Steyn, will work with SAB in spreading the message around water scarcity and protecting the resource into the future.
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SAB appoints new General Manager at World Of Beer
21 September 2011SAB has announced the appointment of Erica Jago as the new General Manager for the iconic SAB World of Beer attraction.
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Ogilvy and SAB Celebrate 50 Years of Friendship
20 September 2011Ogilvy and SAB celebrate 50 years of friendship – a true rarity in today’s transient business world.
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Boost for Science Students in KZN
08 September 2011A physical science laboratory was opened at Isandlwana Technical High in Gingindlovu (KZN) following a partnership between the KZN Department of Education SAB.
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SAB Launches New Advert to Address Drinking and Driving
05 September 2011Advert presents a reality check into driving under the influence
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SAB deeply concerned by fraudulent permits in Gauteng
01 September 2011SAB has noted the decision by the North Gauteng High Court to maintain the current moratorium on the issuing of new liquor licenses in Gauteng.
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ABI’s R12,5m CSR Investment
29 August 2011ABI has committed a total of R12.5 million over three years as part of its commitment to developing the communities in which the company operates.
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SAB Announces New Look 2011 Sports Media Awards
29 August 2011SAB has announced the launch of its new look, “SAB Sports Media Awards 2011”.
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Pretoria University Named SAB Intervarsity Brewing Challenge 2011 Winners
28 August 2011The University of Pretoria has claimed the top spot in South Africa's fourth Annual Intervarsity Beer Brewing Challenge for the second consecutive year.
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Castle Lager and Cricket SA Announce New Sponsorship Partnership
19 August 2011Cricket South Africa (CSA) and SAB announced a new long term partnership that grants Castle Lager the sponsorship rights to both the Proteas’ Test and ODI teams.
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SAB Appoints Former Mvelaphanda CEO as Executive Director
11 August 2011SAB has appointed Yolanda Cuba to its board as Executive Director: Development and Decision Support.
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SAB Equips Liquor Traders to Fight Alcohol Abuse
10 August 2011Intoxicated customers, underage drinking, drinking and driving and pregnant women and drinking, are some of the issues dealt with in a radical new programme aimed at promoting the responsible trading of alcohol, launched by SAB.
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Hansa Pilsener gets the Kiss of Approval at the Sunday Times Top Brands Awards
05 August 2011Hansa Pilsener has been voted into the number one spot in the beer category in the Sunday Times Top Brands survey.
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SAB Reduces Electricity Consumption, Contributing to National Saving Effort
03 August 2011Since 2008 SAB has reduced its annual electricity consumption throughout its breweries by a total of 17%, well above the initial targeted electricity reduction of 10%.
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SAB Employees Across SA Give Their 67 Minutes and More
18 July 2011SAB has activated a nationwide mission to offer up time and services towards a series of good causes during International Nelson Mandela Day.
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SAB Intervarsity Beer Brewing Challenge 2011
14 July 2011South Africa’s fourth annual intervarsity beer brewing challenge takes place from 26-28 August 2011 at SAB Training Institute in Johannesburg.
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SAB Launches ‘No Regret Friday’ to Counter Irresponsible Drinking
01 July 2011Refreshed Reality Check campaign set to encourage responsible drinking over weekends.
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SAB Calls on MEC to Release Evidence
29 June 2011SAB has noted the comments by Gauteng economic development MEC Qedani Mahlangu yesterday at a meeting with liquor stakeholders, where she again reportedly accused the company of selling liquor to unlicensed outlets as well as “bootlegging” to shebeens at night.
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Carling Black Label to Invest in More Than 200 Coaching Workshops and Courses
28 June 2011Carling Black Label today announced its Coaches Academy” initiative – in conjunction with the South African Football Association (SAFA).
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SAB Awarded for Water Care Efforts
24 June 2011SAB's progressive efforts to conserve water were acknowledged for a second consecutive year during the annual Mail and Guardian Greening the Future Awards, held in Hyde Park, Johannesburg.
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SAB Celebrates Youth Development Through Sport
23 June 2011Teams for SAB U21 Regional League National Championships selected
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SAB Invests Further in Rhino Tracking System
22 June 2011SAB has made a further investment in a database for rhino DNA which seeks to assist police in tracking down poachers and syndicates who are preying on SA’s precious wildlife.
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SAB Offers R3 Million and Skills Training to Youth Owned Businesses
15 June 2011SAB is calling on young black entrepreneurs to try their luck at winning a share of more than R3 million in grant funding by entering its entrepreneurship development programme, SAB KickStart
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SAB Scoops SA Quality Product Award
10 June 2011SAB has been awarded a 2011 South African Quality Award (SAQA) from the Department of Trade and Industry for Best Quality Product: Big Enterprise.
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KZN’s First Tavern Intervention Programme for Men Launched in Umlazi
09 June 2011More than 100 men residing in Umlazi in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, some of whom are known perpetrators of crimes against women and children as a result of alcohol abuse, will participate in a six-week workshop to drive and inspire behavioural change.
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Growing Interest in South African Craft Beer Culture
06 June 2011South African craft brewers celebrated the turn of the season by showcasing the best micro-brewed beer at the fourth annual Solstice Festival in Broederstroom (Hartebeespoort Dam) on Saturday, 4 June 2011.
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SAB deeply concerned by MEC reported statement on sale of liquor to unlicensed outlets
01 June 2011SAB is deeply concerned by the comments reportedly made by Gauteng economic development MEC Qedani Mahlangu yesterday regarding the sale of liquor to unlicensed outlets.
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SAB Ltd posts strong performance in year to end March 2011
19 May 2011The South African Breweries Ltd today announced a strong improvement in earnings and revenue for the year ended March 2011 as the new business strategy, launched in 2009, gained real momentum.
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Castle Lager is new title sponsor of Rugby Tri-Nations
11 May 2011Castle Lager today announced its new five-year associate sponsorship of the Springbok National Rugby Team as well as of the newly renamed Castle Tri-Nations series and all Test series in South Africa and overseas tours by the Springboks.
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SAB World of Beer wins top tourist award for second time
10 May 2011For the second time in three years the SAB World of Beer has been officially judged South Africa’s top tourist attraction.
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SAB World of Beer Wins Top Tourist Award for Second Time
10 May 2011SAB World of Beer has for the second time in three years been officially judged South Africa’s top tourist attraction.
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SAB and Business Trust celebrate 12 years of ‘changing lives'
09 May 2011The Business Trust and partner SAB celebrate 12 years of making a positive difference in the lives of more than four million South Africans in the areas of education, poverty alleviation, job creation and public service improvement, amongst others.
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SAB and Business Trust Celebrate 12 Years of ‘Changing Lives’
09 May 2011The Business Trust and its partner, the South African Breweries Limited (SAB),is celebrating 12 years of making a positive difference in the lives of more than four million South Africans in the areas of education, poverty alleviation, job creation and public service improvement, amongst others.
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SAB brands claim prestigious international taste awards
14 April 2011Four SAB products have been awarded top honours at the 2011 International Monde Selection and Quality Awards in Brussels.
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SAB welcomes complete dismissal of Competition Case
07 April 2011SAB welcomes the decision by the Competition Tribunal to set aside the case brought against it by the Competition Commission
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Tavern Intervention Programme for Men brings hope to Nyanga community
03 February 2011At least 130 men from Nyanga in Cape Town have graduated from SAB's Tavern Intervention Programme (TIP) for Men.
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