New alcohol rules bring social cheer
The newly gazetted National Liquor Norms and Standards will promote safer social spaces for alcohol consumption and reduce alcohol-related violence, says the Soul City Institute for Health and Development Communication.
South Africans have a huge drinking problem. We are the biggest boozers in Africa. (This article was written By Zinhle Maphumulo for and published by City Press.
Article by Savera Kalideen for Cape Times - 30 January 2015
From Alex News - 23 January 2015
Advocate Focus: Denise Namburete, Executive Director, N'weti Health Communication
From The New Age - 31 December 2014
North Eastern Tribune - 24 October 2014
As the festive season approaches, some South Africans are likely to be spending year-end bonuses on booze in what the World Health Organisation (WHO) has dubbed one of Africa’s hardest-drinking nations.
Soul City’s regional partner, Pakachere Institute for Health and Development Communication recently presented a successful project at the Sexual and Reproductive Health conference held in Zambia recently.
Alcohol stokvel funds festive drinking
As the festive season approaches, some South Africans are likely to be spending year-end bonuses on booze in what the World Health Organisation (WHO) has dubbed one of Africa’s hardest-drinking nations. "It is the festive season, and with a large number of Christmas parties and the availability of bonuses, people will consume more alcohol,” says Savera Kalideen, advocacy manager of Phuza Wize, a campaign to encourage responsible drinking. (Article written by Health-e News, with additional reporting by Kagiso Modise)
Happy 20 years Soul City
On the 04 December 2014 Soul City celebrated its 20 years of pioneering television with the community of Alexandra at Eastbank Hall. Councilors and the community of Alexandra came in numbers to celebrate birthday party of Soul City.
The Star - 10 December 2014
