LOSS OF FOCUS: Ramaphosa declares war on alcohol abuse, while entity studying alcohol-related harms faces closure

2026-02-18 - 20:43

In the 2026 State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa committed the national government to coming up with strategies to curb excessive alcohol use. This comes as the Foundation for Alcohol Related Research winds down its 30-year operation. Why does this matter?