The aims of SAAPA are to:
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Share knowledge and experiences of alcohol policy development
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Share research and strategy on alcohol policy development
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Respond to local challenges with lobbying for appropriate policy interventions
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Identify common policies that can be lobbied for in all countries in the region
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Lobby as a regional block at global level
Oct 03, 2019
Today organisations and countries across the world observe No Alcohol Day. WHO Afro region will also gather in Johannesburg to deliberate the implementation of the Global Alcohol Strategy of 2010 by countries on the continent. And across the oceans public health advocates and researchers are gathering in Melbourne to share emerging evidence on health outcomes where governments like Russia, Scotland and Thailand introduced regulatory measures.
Sep 20, 2019
The President’s response to the link to alcohol and GBV is a step backward for the country.
Aug 08, 2019
The Global Alcohol Policy Conference (GAPC) is the leading forum for the world's alcohol policy makers, advocates, researchers, civil society activists and practitioners.
Jun 25, 2019
When the new Constitution was drafted in post-apartheid South Africa, the notion of ‘free choice’ was integral to its framing. Not surprising, given the extent to which the apartheid government attempted to control every aspect of every South African’s life.
Jun 25, 2019
Alcohol the “legal” drug that costs South Africa billions
Apr 17, 2019
The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) applauds the WHO for its global leadership in prioritising the promotion of public health. In particular, SAAPA welcomes the WHO’s recent ground-breaking announcement that, in the process of developing its policies and implementing its programmes, it will not consult with or enter into partnerships with the alcohol industry.
Mar 06, 2019
SAAPA SA urges the government to immediately respond by reviewing the alcohol tax regime so as to reduce alcohol-related harm and its impact on the fiscus, as suggested by Professor Van Walbeek from UCT School of Economics.
Feb 21, 2019
Cape Town and Johannesburg were ranked number three and number five in a 2018 Deutsche Bank study of the 50 cities with the cheapest beer. The increase of 12 cents will probably make our cities the number 1 in the world for the cheapest beer! And the budget speech said nothing about the social and economic impact of alcohol-related harm.
Feb 19, 2019
The stabbing of students at what was a gathering of school learners on Friday in Claremont highlights not only the need for stricter rules governing the awarding of special events licenses but, more importantly, making sure that school organized events are alcohol-free.
Jan 30, 2019
Public health research suggests that concerns about alcohol advertising and accessibility warrant strong regulatory action.
Addiction - Volume 112 Supplement 1 January 2017
