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latest news & developmentsProfits before people: How the liquor industry undermines reforms
The Liquor Amendment Bill needs to be revived to tackle the social problems created by alcohol
Soul City celebrates its inaugural Feminist Leadership and Activism Centre fellows
These 20 young leaders are now poised to step into their roles as advocates for social justice
Youth-focused programmes are a crucial component of preventing teenage pregnancy
A multi-stakeholder approach has been implement to improve teenagers’ access to sexual and reproductive health rights services
Fuelling South Africa’s feminist revolution
Despite the high levels of violence against women, South Africa is undergoing a feminist revolution, according to activists
Turn to digital to increase communication with young people about HIV
Radio, print and TV are great tools, but digital platforms provide information and enables conversations between peers and with experts
Women tackle taxi terror
The needs of women must be included in all public transport planning and policy
“Enough is a Feast”
There are many approaches to what constitutes social cohesion.
Building resilience in communities prevents violence
Social cohesion is both a protection against and a casualty of violence.
Promoting good health makes cents
The establishment of a health promotion body in SA would save lives – and billions of rands.
The foundation of health care
The opportunity exists for South Africa to develop its own health promotion foundation, built on the examples from across the world.
Alcohol levy is good for SA’s health
<b>Charles Parry</b> argues the case for a levy on alcohol manufacturing in South Africa.
Brutal legacy of terrible twins
Around the world and across all cultures, drinking and interpersonal violence are inevitably linked.
Staggering costs exclude pain
Quantifying the cost of alcohol abuse to society is an inexact science.
ANCYL continues fight against alcohol abuse
”Alcohol abuse among our youth has reached alarming proportions. People who drink are engaged in violence and sexual abuse …We will continue to campaign to deliver a better life…