South Africa: Fighting Problems of Liquor Requires Everyone's Contribution

press release

The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Ms Elizabeth Thabethe says government alone cannot win the war against liquor and drug abuse. Thabethe was speaking in Motherwell, Port Elizabeth yesterday where she launched the third annual Sobriety Week, a national campaign aimed at creating awareness to the general South African public, particularly the youth, women and pregnant women about the adverse effects of liquor abuse.

"Members of community, as well as liquor traders and distributors must join forces with government in order to combat the scourge of alcohol and drug abuse that is plaguing the country. As government, we need communities that will make it their business that their children are protected from exposure and access to liquor by other persons including ourselves. We need adults that will take responsibility of parenting and setting good example through responsible conduct like not making liquor accessible to children during the festivities," said Thabethe.

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