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Judge Avinash Govindjee called for improved alcohol labelling to address the link between alcohol consumption and gender-based violence, as highlighted in recent court cases in the Eastern Cape.
TAX Justice South Africa said that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana must resist the temptation to impose unsustainable ‘sin tax’
Amidst rising alcohol prices and increasing economic pressures, the trend of resorting to cheaper, illicit alternatives has escalated.
Investors allege that Amaanat Investment Holdings (AIH), which was created to ensure financial security for members of the Muslim community, refused to buy back their shares after they wanted to severe ties.
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police, the SAPS, and other stakeholders like the EMS and health officials will conduct a joint operation at all liquor outlets affected by these trading hour restrictions.
Durban Metro Police adopt a strict stance against traffic congestion and by-law violations on the beachfront.
As holidaymakers flock to KwaZulu-Natal, authorities remain vigilant about road safety, striving to ensure that joy and safety go hand in hand this festive season.
Fears that road fatalities will rise owing to enforcement inefficiencies.
In South Africa, although fewer than one-third of the population drinks alcohol, those who do are more likely to engage in binge drinking, consuming large quantities in a single session.
The deputy police provincial commissioner in Limpopo, Major General Jan Scheepers said alcohol is the leading contributor to various crimes in the province.
Four years after the tragic murder of 16-year-old Andile ‘Bobo’ Mbuthu, his killers have been sentenced to life imprisonment, shedding light on a brutal crime that shocked the community.
Discover the alarming connection between smoking, alcohol consumption, and the increased risk of stroke, as explained by health expert Murray Hewlett.
The easy access of alcohol sachets, which are readily available at tuck-shops, is worrying, said Brandon Pillay, chairperson of the Bayview Community Policing Forum.
The image of enormous lines at bottle stores when the Covid-19 alcohol ban was lifted highlighted the strong link between stress and alcohol usage.
Amidst rising concerns over youth alcohol abuse, Minister Sisisi Tolashe calls for national action, urging South Africans to protect the future generation during Social Development Month. .
Two suspects linked to a business robbery in Umgeni Park are set to appear in court again next week after their arrest by police.
Mandla Nyalunga said he doesn’t want put all the blame on his wife, but according to him, she contributed to his demise because she was also an alcoholic.
A 34-year-old woman was arrested on a charge of dealing in liquor without a licence, and police seized 111 litres of booze.
The close-knit farming community of Koelenhof in Stellenbosch is mourning four farmworkers who died after drinking expired alcohol.
To curb drunk driving and promote road safety, roadblocks were held recently and those resulted in the arrest of 59 drivers.
Connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike are discovering the pleasures of premium tequila, savouring it sip by sip rather than just shooting it back.
The crime blitz was led by regional policing members of the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) in an effort to clamp down on businesses transgressing municipal by-aws.
To combat underage drinking, a new, innovative approach is being introduced through a game designed for the digital world, aiming to keep those under 18 away from alcohol and to guide their friends in avoiding the dangers of early drinking.
The campaign uses the show's storyline to highlight the real-life consequences of underage drinking. Characters in ‘Skeem Saam’ face tough decisions and challenges, reflecting the repercussions of drinking before 18.
A suspect who was allegedly making millions of off illegal alcohol was arrested by the police.