An Exploration of Factors Promoting Alcohol Abuse in Limpopo, South Africa

Azwihangwisi N. Mulaudzi

Department of Safety & security management, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa. Email address: azwihangwisi.mulaudzi1@gmail.com

Adewale A. Olutola

Department of Safety & Security Management, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa. Email address: paultosinbello@gmail.com

Paul O. Bello

Department of Safety & Security Management, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa. Email address: olutolaaa@tut.ac.za

Abstract:

This article explores the factors promoting alcohol abuse in Limpopo Province of South Africa. Although alcohol abuse is a global menace and South Africa is not an exception, but efforts at curbing this malaise in the country have not been effective. This is partly due to weak regulations and majorly due to the dynamism and inadequate understanding of the underlying factors that promote it in different part of the country. From the findings of a broader doctoral study, using qualitative approach, this article investigates the key contributory factors to alcohol abuse in Limpopo province of South Africa. Findings indicate, among others, that alcohol abuse is prevalent in the province, and the menace has flourished owing to the failure of the state and social institutions to address the underlying factors that promote the menace in the province. The implications of our findings are discussed.

Keyword:

Alcohol abuse, consumption, Limpopo, South Africa.