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Health Minister receptive to judge’s call to enhance alcohol warnings amid GBV concerns
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 SA urges Finance Minister to combat illicit trade, not raise sin taxes
TAX Justice South Africa said that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana must resist the temptation to impose unsustainable ‘sin tax’
7 key tips to detect counterfeit alcohol after over 100 fatalities in Turkey
Amidst rising alcohol prices and increasing economic pressures, the trend of resorting to cheaper, illicit alternatives has escalated.
Scores of shareholders demand their money from a Durban investment company
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.
Booze restrictions: Joburg councillor welcomes 'no alcohol sale' after 6pm on New Year’s Eve
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.
PICS: Durban Metro Police enforce zero tolerance on beachfront traffic violations
Durban Metro Police adopt a strict stance against traffic congestion and by-law violations on the beachfront.
KwaZulu-Natal gears up for festive season influx with a focus on road safety
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.
Call for greater enforcement of traffic laws
Fears that road fatalities will rise owing to enforcement inefficiencies.
The surge in alcohol consumption: trends in a post-pandemic world
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.
‘We thrive on the festive’: Limpopo liquor store traders reject proposed festive season alcohol curfew
The deputy police provincial commissioner in Limpopo, Major General Jan Scheepers said alcohol is the leading contributor to various crimes in the province.
Life sentences for men who kidnapped, assaulted and dismembered teen accused of stealing alcohol
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.
Understanding how smoking and alcohol increase stroke risk
Discover the alarming connection between smoking, alcohol consumption, and the increased risk of stroke, as explained by health expert Murray Hewlett.
Chatsworth man nabbed with illegal alcohol and medication
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.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Alcohol won’t fix your mental health
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.
Minister Tolashe leads charge against alcohol abuse in Social Development Month
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. .
Durban police capture suspects linked to armed business robbery
Two suspects linked to a business robbery in Umgeni Park are set to appear in court again next week after their arrest by police.
Living in regret: ‘I refused to deal with my alcohol addiction and drank away my job and house’
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.
Police confiscate 201 litres of liquor and arrest 34-year-old woman for selling alcohol without licence
A 34-year-old woman was arrested on a charge of dealing in liquor without a licence, and police seized 111 litres of booze.
Four farmworkers die after drinking ‘expired alcohol’ in Koelenhof, Stellenbosch
The close-knit farming community of Koelenhof in Stellenbosch is mourning four farmworkers who died after drinking expired alcohol.
Drunk driving: 59 people arrested in Durban roadblocks in recent weeks
To curb drunk driving and promote road safety, roadblocks were held recently and those resulted in the arrest of 59 drivers.
Tequila’s transformation from shots to sips as Volcan De Mi Tierra launches in SA
Connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike are discovering the pleasures of premium tequila, savouring it sip by sip rather than just shooting it back.
Tshwane Ya Cleanna operation roots out illegal activities in the metro
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.
New virtual game battles underage drinking by empowering youth in the metaverse
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.
Half of South African teens are affected by the serious issue of underage drinking, says NGO
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.
20-year-old Chinese national arrested for dealing illegal liquor with a street value of R24 million
A suspect who was allegedly making millions of off illegal alcohol was arrested by the police.