Participants at the National Alcohol Summit argue that excessive alcohol consumption is increasingly causing harm in society in the form of gender-based violence, road fatalities, health problems and the breakdown of family structures. The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance in South Africa (SAAPA SA) - which is hosting the summit - is calling for tighter measures to restrict excessive alcohol consumption including higher taxes, the removal of alcohol advertising and tighter licensing mechanisms. Bongiwe Zwane earlier caught up with Nomcebo Dlamini, Campaign Director of the True Cost of Alcohol at the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance in South Africa for the final day of the summit...

Participants at the National Alcohol Summit argue that excessive alcohol consumption is increasingly causing harm in society in the form of gender-based violence, road fatalities, health problems and the breakdown of family structures. The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance in South Africa (SAAPA SA) - which is hosting the summit - is calling for tighter measures to restrict excessive alcohol consumption including higher taxes, the removal of alcohol advertising and tighter licensing mechanisms. Bongiwe Zwane earlier caught up with Nomcebo Dlamini, Campaign Director of the True Cost of Alcohol at the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance in South Africa for the final day of the summit...

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Excessive Alcohol Consumption Takes Centre Stage at National Alcohol Summit 2026

Public outcry continues to pour over reports that the e‑Panic Button App, a tool residents rely on in moments of danger, exposed their most sensitive personal information. University computer science students discovered the flaws while analysing the app's code last week. The Gauteng Legislature's Portfolio Committee on e‑Government, Research & Development has described the breach as larming and most corncerning while the DA has called for an immediate investigation into the extent of the exposure of sensitive information belonging to residents who used the app to report crimes. For today's discussion,Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the  Chairperson of the Gauteng Legislature's Portfolio Committee on e‑Government,  Research & Development, Mbali Hlophe together with the spokesperson of the Information Regulator, Nomzamo Zondi 

 

 

Public outcry continues to pour over reports that the e‑Panic Button App, a tool residents rely on in moments of danger, exposed their most sensitive personal information. University computer science students discovered the flaws while analysing the app's code last week. The Gauteng Legislature's Portfolio Committee on e‑Government, Research &amp; Development has described the breach as larming and most corncerning while the DA has called for an immediate investigation into the extent of the exposure of sensitive information belonging to residents who used the app to report crimes. For today's discussion,Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the&nbsp; Chairperson of the Gauteng Legislature's Portfolio Committee on e‑Government, &nbsp;Research &amp; Development, Mbali Hlophe together with the spokesperson of the Information Regulator, Nomzamo Zondi&nbsp;
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Concerns Raised Over Alleged Breach of User Information on e‑Panic Button App

Non-governmental organisation, My Vote Counts has written to political parties asking that they outline their plans for coalition negotiations before the local government elections on November the 4th. They argue that voters should have this information before casting their ballot. Meanwhile, Africa Check, another non-governmental organisation says after it has extensively followed political party election manifestos, voters could easily swift through the rhetoric and formulate a strong understanding of these manifestos. Political analyst from the University of the Free State, Professor Sethulego Matebisi however has called on the electorate to take up the responsibility of fixing the country's challenges. 

Non-governmental organisation, My Vote Counts has written to political parties asking that they outline their plans for coalition negotiations before the local government elections on November the 4th. They argue that voters should have this information before casting their ballot. Meanwhile, Africa Check, another non-governmental organisation says after it has extensively followed political party election manifestos, voters could easily swift through the rhetoric and formulate a strong understanding of these manifestos. Political analyst from the University of the Free State, Professor Sethulego Matebisi however has called on the electorate to take up the responsibility of fixing the country's challenges.&nbsp;

Political Analyst Warns that the Lack of Water Provision will be Crucial in Upcoming Elections 

Mpumalanga Community Safety MEC Jackie Macie has condemned the temporary closure of the N4 at Schoemanskloof, following alleged violence involving suspected illegal miners in the Mashoboto area. The closure caused major traffic delays and disrupted motorists. A second body has since been discovered near the N4, while police investigate possible links to illegal mining. Tourism and business representatives are calling for stronger security measures, including possible SANDF support. For more on this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to  Oupa Pilane, Special Attaché for Tourism Development and Transformation at the Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business and Tourism as well as Institute for Security Studies crime expert, Willem Els 

Mpumalanga Community Safety MEC Jackie Macie has condemned the temporary closure of the N4 at Schoemanskloof, following alleged violence involving suspected illegal miners in the Mashoboto area. The closure caused major traffic delays and disrupted motorists. A second body has since been discovered near the N4, while police investigate possible links to illegal mining. Tourism and business representatives are calling for stronger security measures, including possible SANDF support. For more on this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to&nbsp; Oupa Pilane, Special Attach&eacute; for Tourism Development and Transformation at the Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business and Tourism as well as Institute for Security Studies crime expert, Willem Els&nbsp;

Excessive Alcohol Consumption Takes Centre Stage at National Alcohol Summit 2026

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