South Africa is ranked 5th in the world for alcohol abuse, with harmful drinking linked to more than 60 medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, liver damage and mental health challenges. Alcohol abuse is also linked to the Gender Based Violence challenges we have in the country. As we kick off October; we highlight the call for South African to join the growing trend of
Ocsober - a month-long challenge, where people commit to not drinking alcohol to raise awareness about alcohol misuse, improve their health.