Following front-page reports in a daily business newspaper regarding the advertising of alcohol today, the Department of Health wishes to place it on record that there is indeed a draft Bill being considered regarding alcohol advertising in the country.
As is the case with all Bills, the Control of Marketing of Alcoholic Beverages Bill will go through various stages of consultation including serving before relevant Cabinet Committee(s) and ultimately Cabinet before it is released for public comment.
The department wishes to caution the industry (affected by this proposed Bill) against reacting to leaked document as these may in some instances be out of touch with the consultation processes which the department remains committed to.
The Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has expressed his concerns around the impact of alcohol on public health and has committed himself to addressing this challenge. The advertising and marketing of alcohol beverages is just one of the many avenues that are being considered as part of addressing this challenge.
For more information please contact:Fidel Hadebe
Tel: 012 395 8493
Cell: 079 517 3333
