Election on booze: What major political parties are saying about alcohol abuse and harm
The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) is calling for stronger action from government through its True Cost of Alcohol campaign, which argues that alcohol-related harm contributes to pressure on health services and violence.
View Map The cost of alcohol harm The true cost of alcohol in South Africa extends beyond the price of a drink; strained families, overwhelmed communities, and pressure on public healthcare bear the consequences.
ANC The ANC’s 2026 local government manifesto commits municipalities to tackling substance abuse and drug-related harm, including enforcing by-laws against unlawful liquor outlets, and strengthening referrals to treatment and social services.
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