Investing in youth wellbeing can break cycles of substance abuse

This webinar looks at how alcohol abuse drives violence and how youth programmes can break harmful cycles.

Date: 2025-12-10

Time: 10:00 to 11:30

Venue: Online via Zoom

Join us to discuss the latest research by the South African Medical Research Council on the impact of alcohol abuse on femicide and gender-based violence, and the youth wellbeing survey by the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. The studies show that tackling alcohol and substance abuse will require deliberate and sustained efforts to address underlying drivers.  

Moderator: Senzekile Bengu, Researcher, Institute for Security Studies

Panelists:

• Hellen Ming-han Motloung, Public Health Specialist, Violence Prevention Unit, Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
• Dr Leane Ramsoomar-Hariparsaad, Public Health Researcher & Research Uptake Specialist, Gender and Health Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council