🎉 Congratulations to Prof Richard Matzopoulos on his B2 NRF Rating, effective 1 January 2026!

As CHASE-SA’s Principal Investigator and Director of SAMRC’s Burden of Disease Research Unit, we celebrate this well-deserved recognition of his contribution to public health research. 👏

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CHASE-SA researchers and partners from South Africa, the UK and Botswana came together in the Western Cape for our second annual meeting and a writing retreat. Sharing insights, strengthening connections and advancing research to reduce alcohol-related harm in Southern Africa.

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What does the evidence tell us about alcohol and gender-based violence?

Dr Leane Ramsoomar of SAMRC & CHASE-SA discusses the link between harmful drinking, violence and policy responses.

🎥 Watch the full interview: youtu.be/aEJc6kIL_Zs?...

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What shapes our health — and who shapes the solutions? 🌍

At GCAN’s relaunch in Cape Town, researchers and advocates explored how commercial actors influence health and how communities can help drive action through accessible research, advocacy and collaboration.

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What does alcohol have to do with safety?

Harmful alcohol use is linked to preventable injuries, violence and other harms. CHASE-SA explores how alcohol environments shape risk and health.

📍 Explore our latest research at #Safety2026.

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Did you know that children are exposed to almost two alcohol-promoting messages every hour online – around 84 exposures each week?
Last month, CHASE-SA explored these findings and the EPI tool, which helps communities create healthier food and alcohol environments.
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💡 Key takeaways from GAPC 2026:
Alcohol harm is driven by systems, not just individual choices. Evidence highlights the need to address availability, industry influence, unlicensed sales, and child wellbeing through a rights-based, whole-of-government approach.

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🚀 Our first CHASE-SA newsletter is live!

📰 Get the latest on alcohol harm research, policy insights, and project updates.

👉 Sign up to stay informed: icts.everlytic.net/public/forms...

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🌍 South African research takes the global stage!
Prof Charles delivered the opening address at GAPC 2026, highlighting how South African evidence on alcohol harm and community action is shaping public health and policy worldwide.
🔗 gapc2026.org

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What happens when alcohol is closer, cheaper, and more available? 🌍
At GAPC 2026, CHASE-SA shares SA evidence on outlet density, regulation, and children’s rights to help shape safer, fairer alcohol policies.
🔗 www.gapc2026.org

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“This is the first large-scale study in southern Africa to map the entire alcohol environment – from industry supply chains to community-level drinking norms.”
— Richard Matzopoulos

🔗 www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-202...

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📰 CHASE-SA in the media

Launched in 2025, CHASE-SA is examining the political, economic & social drivers of alcohol-related harm in South Africa & Botswana.

🔗 Read more here: www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-202...

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Welcome to 2026 from CHASE-SA

We continue our work to reduce alcohol-related harm through research on policy, environments, and industry influence in South Africa and Botswana.

Thank you for joining us. More research and insights to come.

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✨ Introducing CHASE-SA
A five-year research & action partnership addressing harmful alcohol environments in South Africa, with work in Botswana.

We share evidence, insights, and community-informed research to support healthier, safer environments.

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