The South African health department has found time discuss alcohol. The state hospitals which are plagued by under funding and which are in dire need of medical staff play had to play second fiddle. Allegations of a drinking problem within the health department has made the headline news often lately so it makes sense to suddenly want to amend the alcohol laws accordingly.

After lengthy consultations the health department has decided on the following to be on the bottles label.(extract from Cape Times 4Sept07)

Alcohol reduces driving ability, don’t drink and drive

Don”t drink and walk on the road, you may be killed

Alcohol increases your risk to personal injuries

Alcohol is a major cause of violence and crime

Alcohol abuse is dangerous to your health

Drinking during pregnancy can be harmful to your unborn baby.

Was this the very best the South African health department could come up with to reduce alcohol abuse, after lengthy consultations This is third world mentality thinking without a doubt.

Will our health minister adhere to the alcohols warning label?

Very doubtful