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Shocking amount South Africans spent on alcohol in December

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If you think South Africans spent millions over the festive period, think again. It was far more.

On average, South Africans' drinking habits amount to a spend of about R400 million a day.

According to the Rethink Your Drink Campaign, South Africans spend billions of rand on alcohol over the 2025 festive period, averaging about R1 billion a day.

7 Jan 1AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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