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YNews Elections Build-up | Youth demand action, not promises

With local government elections fast approaching, some young people in Tshwane are sending a clear message to politicians, that they are tired of promises that sound good on the campaign trail but fail to translate into meaningful change in their communities. More than 29 million South Africans are registered to vote in the upcoming elections, representing about 62% of the eligible voting population. While some young voters remain cautiously optimistic […]

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‘Alcohol ads are shaping the next generation of drinkers’: SAAPA

The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance is calling for stricter regulations on alcohol advertising, warning that exposure significantly increases the risk of underage drinking. Earlier this week, SAAPA shared research, which shows children exposed to alcohol marketing are more likely to start drinking at a young age and engage in heavy consumption. The survey shows that nearly 50,000 learners revealed high levels of underage drinking, with alcohol often sourced from shops, […]

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