BBM Palace apologises over fake drinks at Makro
KEMPTON PARK — BBM Palace has issued a public apology after patrons questioned the authenticity of alcohol sold at Bra Mjava Jele’s 40th birthday celebration on 31 October. The venue shared a photograph of a tax invoice bearing a Makro Crown Mines stamp to explain where it says it bought its stock. The invoice lists a liquor purchase, but it does not establish which bottles were served at the event or whether any contained counterfeit alcohol.
In its statement dated 31 October, BBM Palace management said it had been unaware of any problem with the stock and had chosen Makro because it regarded the retailer as a reputable supplier. Management said it would seek an explanation for patrons and would consider other suppliers for future events. Its apology acknowledged the complaints while leaving the authenticity of the drinks unresolved.
The statement names two Makro branches
The heading and opening paragraphs identify Makro Crown Mines as the supplier. Later in the same statement, management refers to receipts from Makro Centurion. The invoice photograph supplied with the apology bears the Crown Mines name and lists BBM Palace as the customer. Management did not explain the reference to Centurion.
For patrons who queried a drink, the unanswered question is whether the particular bottle served to them can be traced to the purchase on that invoice. TownPress could not independently verify the contents of any bottle served at the celebration or locate a public response from Makro addressing the complaints. The allegation that the retailer supplied counterfeit liquor remains unsubstantiated.
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