The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance in South Africa is calling on government to act now to pass legislation that can reduce alcohol harm and its impact on South Africans.
As the country waits in anticipation for President Cyril Ramaphosa to deliver the State of the Nation Address later this month, SAAPA SA is calling on the president to make a concrete commitment to passing laws that have been in the pipeline for years.
South Africans are tired of waiting!
The National Liquor Policy must be used to guide Alcohol Policy decisions by Government.
In order for Alcohol harm to be permanently reduced Government must address
Density-Alcohol is widely available all over South Africa
Increasing pricing-Alcohol in South Africa is amongst the cheapest globally
Alcohol Advertising-Advertising must be banned completely
Blood Alcohol content – The blood alcohol content level for drivers must be reduced
SAAPA SA implores Government to #PassLiquorBillsNow
