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Op-ed: Easing liquor laws is not a recipe for growth

Op-ed: Easing liquor laws is not a recipe for growth

Among countries that report crime statistics, Jamaica pips South Africa as the murder capital of the world. That is according to the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime, which distinguishes ‘intentional homicides’ from conflict- and terrorism-related deaths. One may question such distinctions in areas of conflict but so-defined, South Africa has the second highest […]

Channel Africa Interview: How industry influence is delaying stricter alcohol laws

Channel Africa Interview: How industry influence is delaying stricter alcohol laws

New studies show that the South African alcohol industry has used its representation on the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) to delay the liquor amendment bill, which was published by South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry for public comment in 2016. Kashifa Ancer, who is the campaign manager at Rethink Your Drink, […]

Litigate to advocate

Litigate to advocate

The Learning Lunch podcast explores ideas, approaches and social innovations – creating opportunity for non-profit organisations’ teams to discover what others are learning and space to reflect on what these insights might mean for their own strategy and programme implementation. Download takeaway instructions Strategic litigation is a tactic that involves going to court to promote […]

Op-ed: Human Rights Day – Alcohol harms, political inaction and the urgency for reform

Op-ed: Human Rights Day – Alcohol harms, political inaction and the urgency for reform

Human Rights Day is a time to reflect on whether the rights enshrined in South Africa’s Constitution are upheld — not just in theory, but in our everyday lives. The right to life and the right to safety are constitutional guarantees. Yet, alcohol overconsumption continues to infringe upon these rights, particularly in underserved, low-income communities […]

Op-ed: Treasury taking bold step to curb harm caused by alcohol

Op-ed: Treasury taking bold step to curb harm caused by alcohol

The National Treasury has taken a bold step by reviewing SA’s excise tax policies for alcoholic beverages and considering a pricing mechanism that would increase alcohol prices. The move aims to standardise excise taxes and, most importantly, curb the harm that heavy and binge drinking inflicts on society. Cheap alcohol is known to allow easy […]