Balanced approach required for alcohol

By Zoubair Ayoob | Published Dec 14, 2024

The numbers don't lie: far too many South Africans have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. The Department of Social Development says alcohol consumption contributes the third-most deaths and disabilities, after sexually transmitted infections and violence, in South Africa. Caro Smit is correct that irresponsible driving behaviour is consistent throughout the year, but with alcohol playing a large part in festivities at this time of year, the impact is magnified and reflected in high holiday a. . .