Big Alcohol Companies in South Africa
LATEST CASES OF UNETHICAL PRACTICES
Cases of alcohol industry misconduct from around the world exposing the predatory practices. A library of all the unethical methods of Big Alcohol – aggressive lobbying, unethical marketing, sabotaging of rules and institutions and much more, all in one place.
Misconduct Report Oct 6 '25
Diageo
Diageo Diageo Exploits Youth Employment Crisis to Rebrand Itself as a “Development Partner” in South Africa
When South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, appeared alongside Diageo South Africa, ...
Misconduct Report Nov 15 '24
How and Why Big Wine is Sabotaging Sober October
October has become known for the challenge “Sober October” – a month to stay alcohol-free. But the wine industry has ...
Misconduct Report Oct 2 '24
Diageo, Heineken, Pernod Ricard
Diageo, Heineken, Pernod Ricard Exposing the Alcohol Industry’s Misleading Economic Claims in South Africa
The Drinks Federation of South Africa, which counts major players like Diageo, Heineken, and Pernod Ricard among its members, recently ...
Misconduct Report Jul 2 '22
The Cost of Alcohol Harm in South Africa: A Reply to Murray and Barr (2022)
In this article Matzopoulos and colleagues respond to the shortcomings of Murray and Barr’s analysis of their research. Matzopoulos and ...
Misconduct Report Sep 8 '18
Unpacking Policy Formulation and Industry Influence
This research (1) contributes to building an integrated body of knowledge on policy formulation in low- and middle-income countries; (2) ...
Misconduct Report Apr 2 '18
Policy Approaches for Regulating Alcohol Marketing in a Global Context
The purpose of this review is to discuss, in the context of the expansion of transnational alcohol corporations and harms associated with ...
COUNTER-ACT BIG ALCOHOL
Read about inspiring stories of communities, advocates, journalists, and policymakers who have challenged the alcohol industry’s influence, exposed unethical tactics, and pushed for better protections for public health. Whether it’s a local campaign against aggressive marketing, a groundbreaking policy win, or a grassroots movement shifting norms, each example shows how courage, creativity, and collective action can expose Big Alcohol and build a healthier future for us all.
