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South Africans Have Waited Long Enough — It’s Time for Bold Action on Alcohol Harm

The time for half-measures is over. South Africans are tired of waiting for real, lasting solutions to the devastating impact of alcohol harm in our communities. Government must fully implement the National Liquor Policy as the foundation for all alcohol-related policy decisions.

To truly reduce alcohol-related harm, bold steps are urgently needed:

• Curb Alcohol Density: Alcohol is far too easily accessible in South Africa. We must reduce the sheer number of outlets that sell alcohol in our towns, cities, and communities.

• Raise Prices Through Effective Taxation: Alcohol in South Africa is among the cheapest in the world. Increased pricing is one of the most effective ways to reduce consumption and protect public health.

• Ban Alcohol Advertising Completely: Alcohol advertising normalises harmful consumption and targets vulnerable populations, especially the youth. It’s time for a total advertising ban.

• Lower the Blood Alcohol Limit for Drivers: To make our roads safer, the legal blood alcohol concentration limit must be reduced.

South Africa cannot afford to delay. These policy changes are not only evidence-based—they are life-saving.