About SALTA

Learn about our mission, vision, and commitment to supporting South Africa's liquor trade industry

Our Purpose

Our Mission

To represent, support, and advocate for liquor traders across South Africa, ensuring fair trade practices, regulatory compliance, and sustainable business growth in the liquor retail industry.

Our Vision

To be the leading voice of the South African liquor trade industry, fostering a thriving, responsible, and professionally managed retail environment that benefits all stakeholders.

Our History

The South African Liquor Traders Association (SALTA) was established with the vision of creating a unified voice for liquor retailers across South Africa. Over the years, we have grown from a small collective of traders into the country's premier liquor trade association.

Our journey began with the recognition that liquor retailers needed strong representation in policy discussions, regulatory matters, and industry development. Through dedication and commitment to our members' success, SALTA has become an influential force in shaping the liquor trade landscape in South Africa.

Today, we represent hundreds of liquor retailers across all nine provinces, providing essential services including regulatory guidance, training programs, industry advocacy, and business support. Our continued growth reflects our members' trust in our ability to serve their interests effectively.

Key Milestones

1999

Foundation

SALTA established to represent liquor traders' interests

2005

Expansion

Extended membership across all nine provinces

2010

Training Programs

Launched comprehensive member training initiatives

2018

Digital Transformation

Modernized services with digital platforms and resources

2024

500+ Members

Reached milestone of over 500 active members

Our Core Values

Integrity

We conduct all our activities with honesty, transparency, and ethical standards

Collaboration

We believe in working together to achieve common goals and mutual success

Innovation

We embrace new ideas and technologies to better serve our members

Excellence

We strive for the highest standards in everything we do for our members

Leadership Team

Our experienced leadership team brings decades of industry expertise and commitment to member success

President

Phillemon Mojela

Ivory Park

Deputy President

Abel Radebe

Meadowlands, Soweto

Chairperson

Mr Moses Baloyi

Cosmo City

Deputy Chairperson

Mr M Tshabalala

Mabopane

Secretary

Gidion Tshikati

Ivory Park

Treasurer

Ompie Segole

Evaton

Organizer

Mase

Meadowlands, Soweto

Contact Leadership

For leadership inquiries, board communications, or strategic partnership discussions, please contact our executive office.

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