A recent University of Cape Town study has raised concerns about increasing alcohol consumption among adolescent girls and young women in South Africa. While alcohol abuse has traditionally been
associated with men, experts say changing social norms, peer pressure, mental health challenges, social media influence, unemployment and exposure to trauma may be driving more young
females towards drinking. What is behind this trend, and what are the long-term consequences for young women&#39;s health, safety and future opportunities? Tonight, we unpack the social, economic and psychological factors contributing to alcohol use among girls and young women, and explore what families, schools, communities and policymakers can do to address the problem before it becomes a
bigger public health crisis.

A recent University of Cape Town study has raised concerns about&nbsp;increasing alcohol consumption among adolescent girls and young&nbsp;women in South Africa. While alcohol abuse has traditionally been associated with men, experts say changing social norms, peer&nbsp;pressure, mental health challenges, social media influence,&nbsp;unemployment and exposure to trauma may be driving more young females towards drinking. What is behind this trend, and what are&nbsp;the long-term consequences for young women&amp;#39;s health, safety and&nbsp;future opportunities? Tonight, we unpack the social, economic and&nbsp;psychological factors contributing to alcohol use among girls and&nbsp;young women, and explore what families, schools, communities and&nbsp;policymakers can do to address the problem before it becomes a bigger public health crisis.

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Why Are More Young Girls and Young Women Turning to Alcohol?

A proposed amendment to South Africa's employment laws could see ordinary households hit with fines of up to R100,000 for employing undocumented foreign nationals as domestic workers, gardeners or caregivers. Government says the move is necessary to enforce immigration laws and ensure that South Africans are prioritised in the labour market. But critics argue that many
households may not fully understand the complexities of immigration documentation and that the policy risks punishing families while doing little to address the deeper failures of the country's immigration system. As Parliament considers the Employment Services Amendment Bill, we ask whether these tough penalties are a necessary deterrent or an unfair burden on ordinary South Africans.

A proposed amendment to South Africa's employment laws could&nbsp;see ordinary households hit with fines of up to R100,000 for&nbsp;employing undocumented foreign nationals as domestic workers,&nbsp;gardeners or caregivers. Government says the move is necessary to&nbsp;enforce immigration laws and ensure that South Africans are&nbsp;prioritised in the labour market. But critics argue that many households may not fully understand the complexities of&nbsp;immigration documentation and that the policy risks punishing&nbsp;families while doing little to address the deeper failures of the&nbsp;country's immigration system. As Parliament considers the&nbsp;Employment Services Amendment Bill, we ask whether these tough&nbsp;penalties are a necessary deterrent or an unfair burden on ordinary&nbsp;South Africans.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Should Ordinary South Africans Face R100,000 Fines for Employing Undocumented Domestic Workers?

A fresh constitutional and political battle is brewing in Parliament after President Cyril Ramaphosa moved to halt the National Assembly's impeachment inquiry process. The president has approached the Western Cape High Court seeking an interdict to prevent Parliament's impeachment committee from proceeding while his review application against the Section 89 Independent Panel report is being considered. But ActionSA has hit back, accusing Ramaphosa of using the same legal tactics employed by former president Jacob Zuma to delay accountability. The party argues that
Parliament's constitutional duty to exercise oversight cannot be suspended by litigation and is calling on lawmakers to resist what it describes as an attempt by the executive to undermine parliamentary independence. Tonight, we examine the legal, political and constitutional implications of this latest showdown.

A fresh constitutional and political battle is brewing in Parliament&nbsp;after President Cyril Ramaphosa moved to halt the National&nbsp;Assembly's impeachment inquiry process. The president has&nbsp;approached the Western Cape High Court seeking an interdict to&nbsp;prevent Parliament's impeachment committee from proceeding while&nbsp;his review application against the Section 89 Independent Panel&nbsp;report is being considered. But ActionSA has hit back, accusing&nbsp;Ramaphosa of using the same legal tactics employed by former&nbsp;president Jacob Zuma to delay accountability. The party argues that Parliament's constitutional duty to exercise oversight cannot be&nbsp;suspended by litigation and is calling on lawmakers to resist what it&nbsp;describes as an attempt by the executive to undermine parliamentary independence. Tonight, we examine the legal, political&nbsp;and constitutional implications of this latest showdown.

ActionSA Accuses Ramaphosa of Using Zuma Tactics to Stall  Impeachment Inquiry ( ACTION SA MP - athol trollip )

The fallout from the Madlanga Commission continues to send shockwaves through South Africa's law enforcement ranks. Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Inspector Samuel Mashaba has been placed on
precautionary suspension pending a formal disciplinary process. The suspension follows allegations linking him to an alleged criminal network, testimony regarding his involvement in the Aeroton drug bust, and revelations about his relationship with a police informant from whom he admitted receiving money. Mashaba now joins a growing list of law enforcement officials facing scrutiny, suspension, or arrest in the wake of the Commission's findings. Tonight, we unpack what these developments mean for accountability within the criminal justice system and whether the Commission is beginning to deliver tangible consequences.

The fallout from the Madlanga Commission continues to send&nbsp;shockwaves through South Africa's law enforcement ranks. Gauteng&nbsp;Traffic Police Chief Inspector Samuel Mashaba has been placed on precautionary suspension pending a formal disciplinary process.&nbsp;The suspension follows allegations linking him to an alleged&nbsp;criminal network, testimony regarding his involvement in the&nbsp;Aeroton drug bust, and revelations about his relationship with a&nbsp;police informant from whom he admitted receiving money. Mashaba&nbsp;now joins a growing list of law enforcement officials facing scrutiny,&nbsp;suspension, or arrest in the wake of the Commission's findings.&nbsp;Tonight, we unpack what these developments mean for&nbsp;accountability within the criminal justice system and whether the&nbsp;Commission is beginning to deliver tangible consequences.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Why Are More Young Girls and Young Women Turning to Alcohol?

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