The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance SAAPA has expressed concern over the challenges that young people face through underage consumption of alcohol . This due to the wide variety of alcohol distributors in many communities and the sale of alcohol to minors.
The SAAPA hosted a media discussion around the dangers of alcohol in communities, relating it to Youth Month and the impact that alcohol distribution has on children.
The Enyobeni tavern incident was a topic of discussion in East London in 2022. Twenty-one young people died, with the youngest being thirteen years old.
The SAAPA highlighted the challenges, saying that they must be addressed, especially during Youth Month and with the start of school holidays approaching.
Secretary General at SAAPA, Aadielah Maker-Diedericks, says the challenge of alcohol distribution to minors remains a major issue in certain communities where it is easily accessible.
