#PassLiquorBillsNow

Public health-oriented, evidence-based coalition of NGO's from 8 countries in SADC, helping to shape national and regional health promoting alcohol policies.

[#PassLiquorBillsNow @Saapa7]

Alcohol is a drug. It fuels violence, disease & social harm. We demand stronger regulation. Alcohol must be less available, less advertised and more expensive through taxation
#PassLiquorBillsNow
#AlcoholSaferSA
#EnforceAlcoholLaws

[#PassLiquorBillsNow @Saapa7]

In the spirit of #YouthMonth, SAAPA SA is proud to be part of the #1976At50 Youth Summit on the Hill.

Tomorrow, we'll lead a session on #AlcoholHarmReduction, exploring how alcohol impacts communities and discussing solutions for a #AlcoholSaferSA

#PassliquorBillsNow

[#PassLiquorBillsNow @Saapa7]

@the_dtic @sarstax we applaud the track-and-trace system. We have been advocating for this to monitor distribution of commercial products that supply the unlicensed sector & gives effect to the liability clause proposed in the Liquor Amendment Bill of 2016 https://t.co/ZtK3TunWtW

[#PassLiquorBillsNow @Saapa7]

#CommunityAlcoholDialogues happening in Alice

[#PassLiquorBillsNow @Saapa7]

Happening right now is the “The Impact of Community Voices in Addressing Alcohol Harm” community dialogue in Mavuso, Alice, Eastern Cape

[WAAPA @waapaalliance]

Families are the foundation of healthy societies. Protecting families and children from alcohol harm is essential to reducing inequalities and promoting wellbeing for all
#internationaldayoffamilies2026
#preventingalcoholharminwestafrica

[#PassLiquorBillsNow @Saapa7]

Highlights from the Global Alcohol Policy Conference 2026 🌍

SAAPA South Africa & CHASE SA proudly representing Africa on the global stage, sharing community-driven solutions and advancing the mission to reduce alcohol-related harm.

#GAPC2026 #AlcoholSaferCommunities #ChaseSA

[#PassLiquorBillsNow @Saapa7]

We are proud to introduce Aadielah Maker-Diedericks as a plenary speaker for the Managing Availability panel at the GAPC Conference.

Aadielah will share insights on the value of monitoring liquor licenses.

#GAPC2026
#AlcoholSaferCommunities
#TheTrueCostofAlcohol

[#PassLiquorBillsNow @Saapa7]

The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance is proud to join the Global Alcohol Policy Conference in Rio, 8–10 April 2026.

Let’s create #AlcoholSaferCommunities and highlight #TheTrueCostofAlcohol

[#PassLiquorBillsNow @Saapa7]

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s #SONA2026 marks a shift toward recognising alcohol harm as a national public health priority.

SAAPA welcomes this framing and calls for urgent, evidence-based action.

#AlcoholSaferSA #AlcoholPolicy #SONA26

[IAS @InstAlcStud]

...health policy from alcohol industry lobbying, after IAS research found a coordinated lobbying campaign led to the 10 Year Health Plan being watered down. @DHSCgovuk @wesstreeting.

https://t.co/RiogsGQUcj

[HSRC.ac.za @HSRCza]

Join us to hear more on 16th Feb for the next episode of the #HSRCConnect: From Data to Dialogue – Re-imagining South Africa’s Public Relationship with Science!

[IAS @InstAlcStud]

France, Ireland and Norway restrict alcohol marketing. WHO calls it a ‘best buy’ for public health.

So why did England drop the policy?

In our latest blog, Emma Thompson shows how FOI evidence points to alcohol industry interference.

https://t.co/js6iN7SWFR

[#PassLiquorBillsNow @Saapa7]

We kicked off the year with a community engagement in Middelburg. This was a conversation on alcohol-related harm and liquor licensing processes in the Mpumalanga Province.
#AlcholSaferSA
#AlcoholSaferCommunities
#Thetruecostofalcohol

[#PassLiquorBillsNow @Saapa7]

As we step into the new year, we recommit to building safer, healthier communities by advocating for the reduction of alcohol-related harm across Southern Africa.
Here's to stronger advocacy, meaningful partnerships, and people-centered policies in 2026.

#AlcoholSaferCommunities

[#PassLiquorBillsNow @Saapa7]

On #WorldAIDSDay we join the call to transform the AIDS response.
At SAAPA SA, we highlight how alcohol harm reduction strengthens HIV prevention.
Limiting availability, banning alcohol advertising, and raising taxes will lead to safer and healthier communities
#AlcoholSaferSA

[#PassLiquorBillsNow @Saapa7]

We were honoured to join the Central Drug Authority Summit as panelists, presenters & exhibitors. Together with policymakers, academics, NGOs & civil society, we explored South Africa’s response to substance-related harm & the path forward to protect communities.
#AlcoholSaferSA

[#PassLiquorBillsNow @Saapa7]

SAAPA SA welcomes the President’s declaration of GBVF as a national crisis. Alcohol is a key driver of GBV. We call for urgent reforms: regulate advertising, limit trading hours, and halt new liquor licences to protect women and vulnerable communities
#EndGBV
#AlcoholSaferSA