Alcohol Advertising

Telling most South Africans they can’t drink is a nonstarter, but we need to acknowledge just how dangerous it is, and what we can do to curb it

South Africa is one of the hardest drinking countries in the world, but legislation to stop it been under wraps for over five years.

Peddling booze as the ultimate feminist equaliser is a dangerous marketing ploy

Policies protect profits but they fail to address alcohol’s harmful effects on society.

Sacci chief executive Neren Rau says several sections of an article about the organisation were misrepresented, biased and erroneous.

Naysayers be damned – we need to do everything we can to stop the abuse of alcohol in South Africa, writes Jesse Harber.

It will be a sad day for South African sport if it lost critical sponsorships due to government’s planned ban on alcohol advertising, MPs have heard.

Cabinet has approved a draft Bill banning alcohol advertising, which will now be gazetted for public comment.

Restricting marketing of liquor will have a negative effect on the industry and the economy, says the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

A ban on alcohol advertising won’t work in SA, says Econometrix, which predicts that the prohibition will have a negative impact on the economy.

But many feel Gauteng’s legislation requiring them to register does not go far enough.

The trade and industry department says there are no definite plans to ban alcohol adverts but all options to curb alcohol abuse are being considered.

Tyson cane spirit, Boss blended whisky, Zero pineapple flavoured gin — all, according to a Malawian liquor company, are Madiba’s favourite tipple.

Members of the advertising industry have come together in an effort to prevent the government’s proposed ban on alcohol advertising.

If the state goes ahead with plans to ban alcohol advertising, this will force many small and medium advertising companies to close down, says OHMSA.