Browsing: Alcohol abuse

As festive season celebrations get underway, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has called on young…

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has urged the liquor industry to drive programmes that will change South Africa’s drinking culture. “As government, we are sending out a strong message to the liquor industry, liquor manufacturers, distributors and retailers to take responsibility for their products and drive programmes that will change the drinking culture in our

The community of Bela-Bela, in Limpopo, has signed a pledge to raise awareness about Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and to support pregnant women and girls. The pledge is part of the 999 Campaign launched by Social Development Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu over the weekend. The campaign aims to create awareness and educate communities about the

The dialogue hosted as part of Youth Parliament activities sought to combat and prevent risky behaviour and substance abuse in young people. The youth are engaging in risky behaviour including substance abuse, and this leads to loss of future and in extreme cases, lives. It is because of this that Capricorn District Municipality recently held