South Africa spending on alcohol has nearly tripled for the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day - that’s according to consultancy firm Eighty20. The data also showed that just under half of South African adults consumed some form of alcohol in the past month. Non-alcoholic options showed considerable growth - however South Africa’s ranked highest in the world when it comes to consumption of alcohol among regular drinkers. Experts and activists are ringing the alarm on South Africa’s non-chalant and casual view of heavy drinking and the need to change this culture urgently.

<p>South Africa spending on alcohol has nearly tripled&nbsp;for the week between Christmas and New Year&rsquo;s Day -&nbsp;that&rsquo;s according to consultancy firm Eighty20. The data also&nbsp;showed that just under half of South African adults&nbsp;consumed some form of alcohol in the past month.&nbsp;Non-alcoholic options showed considerable growth -&nbsp;however South Africa&rsquo;s ranked highest in the world when it&nbsp;comes to consumption of alcohol among regular drinkers.&nbsp;Experts and activists are ringing the alarm on South Africa&rsquo;s&nbsp;non-chalant and casual view of heavy drinking and the need to change this culture urgently.</p>

<p>METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope </p>

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