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  • Nearly 100 000 liters of confiscated alcohol and close to 800 000 counterfeit DVDs and CDs have been destroyed by police in the east rand this morning. Picture: EWN

    Increasing minimum drinking age to curb alcohol abuse?

    Minister Rob Davies believes that hiking the legal drinking age will slash alcohol-linked mortality rates.

    1659 days ago
  • Confiscated alcohol waiting to be destroyed. Picture: Monique Mortlock/EWN

    WC police destroy 10,000 litres of alcohol

    The alcohol was seized in various raids on among others illegal shebeens.

    1677 days ago
  • PJ Pops. Picture: Supplied.

    CT authorities warn over consumption of wine ice lollies

    The City of Cape Town's JP Smith warned that consuming the treats in public areas is an offence.

    1706 days ago
  • Whisky. Picture: Freeimages.com

    Are you a sensible drinker or an alcoholic?

    Peter Ucko from the Tobacco Alcohol and Gambling Group says alcohol has been around for so long that it has become part of the society, making it societally acceptable.

    1765 days ago
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    [LISTEN] Restricting alcohol advertising & its effect on business

    According to the ‘Sunday Times’, Cabinet will discuss a proposal on alcohol advertising, which aims to restrict the time for adverts on TV channels.

    1778 days ago
  • Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Police shut down 19 illegal shebeens in Khayelitsha

    The crackdown also saw 450 people arrested for various offences, including murder and robbery.

    1785 days ago
  • Picture: freeimages.com

    Cold comfort: Korean convenience store launches hangover cure ice cream

    A convenience store chain has launched the Gyeondyo-bar, which translates as “hang in there”.

    1795 days ago
  • Picture: Freeimages.com.

    In binge Britain, health chiefs say any alcohol is risky

    Health chiefs say no level of drinking could be considered safe.

    1928 days ago
  • ‘Dry January’ is an international campaign urging people to stay sober for the month. Picture: SXC.hu.

    Many pledge to sober up in ‘Dry January’ campaign

    The campaign aims to lower crimes related to alcohol abuse & increase holistic well-being for the New Year.

    1929 days ago
  • FILE: The bill may prohibit alcohol advertisements from sports grounds during events where most participants are children. Picture: Supplied.

    Ireland unveils minimum alcohol price plan to reduce drinking

    A bill to be submitted to Parliament later this month could restrict 'happy hours' and prohibit advertising.

    1958 days ago
  • Acting Western Cape Police Commissioner Major General Thembisile Patekile (L) headed the disposal of 10 000 litres of confiscated alcohol from unlicensed liquor vendors in the Western Cape. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Cops flush 10,000 litres of confiscated booze

    Officials say 20,000 litres are destroyed at the evidence management centre every month.

    2023 days ago
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    New booze law seeks to turn bar owners into babysitters

    Policy advisor Leon Louw says the new law, which could see alcohol traders liable for any legal transgressions by their patrons, is impractical.

    2090 days ago
  • FILE: The Department of Trade and Industry says that policy is up for public consultation. Picture: EWN.

    Free Market Foundation to oppose liquor policy

    The foundation says this takes township taverns back to apartheid legislation.

    2107 days ago
  • FILE: The liquor board may grant or deny a license if alcohol is sold within 500m from a school or place of worship. Picture: Picture: EWN

    Gauteng: Alcohol might be outlawed near schools and places of worship

    The liquor board may grant or deny a license if alcohol is sold within 500m from a school or place of worship.

    2232 days ago
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    Canadian Navy bans drinking at sea

    Sailors will only be able to sample alcohol on special occasions, if the captain gives permission.

    2317 days ago
  • US actor Actor Shia LaBeouf. Picture: Facebook.

    LaBeouf being treated for alcoholism

    Actor Shia LaBeouf's publicist confirmed he's undergoing treatment for alcoholism.

    2483 days ago
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    2526 days ago
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