Alcohol consumption patterns in SA

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Published Jan 6, 2026

Balancing Economic imperatives with social concerns about alcohol is an ongoing challenge in South Africa.

According to numerous studies, South Africans consume a significantly higher number of units of alcohol annually. This figure tends to spike dramatically during the festive season.

Bongani Mahlangu is a Political Economy analyst, some of the articles he's written are titled: The Legacy of Alcohol abuse in South Africa and Our Phuza Nation is its own enemy. He join us online.

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