Aware-ness in the media

Catch Mokebe Thulo, CEO of Aware.org, on Smile FM's The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine, discussing the hard-hitting festive season campaign, Don’t Let Drunk Driving Be Your Audition. Hear how Aware.org is tackling drunk driving through innovative reality-TV-style storytelling and powerful partnerships.

Part 2 - Senior Programmes Manager Lebogang Mashigo joins Cape Talk’s Clarence Ford to discuss Aware.org and Brand South Africa’s exciting new initiative, Party in Your Pocket. This innovative game tackles the issue of underage drinking by blending technology, education, and entertainment. It aims to spark meaningful intergenerational conversations about the harms of underage drinking while empowering young people to make informed, responsible choices

Tune in to Smile FM's The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine, as Mokebe Thulo (CEO, Aware.org) and Dr. Leana Olivier (CEO, FARRadio Islam’s Yusuf Moosagie interviews Lebogang Mashigo, Senior Programme Manager at Aware.org, discussing October Transport Month. In the interview, Lebogang highlights Aware.org’s ongoing commitment to reducing alcohol misuse and promoting road safety. Learn more about their partnership with the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD), NICRO, and other key stakeholders in the #DontDrinkandDrive campaign.R) discuss FASD Awareness Month, the national prevalence of FASD, and the "Reveal the Truth" campaign promoting alcohol-free pregnancies.

Tune in to Smile FM's The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine, as Mokebe Thulo (CEO, Aware.org) and Dr. Leana Olivier (CEO, FARR) discuss FASD Awareness Month, the national prevalence of FASD, and the "Reveal the Truth" campaign promoting alcohol-free pregnancies.

Part 1 - AWARE.org CEO Mokebe Thulo spoke on SAFM to raise awareness for FASD Awareness Month. The discussion highlighted the alarming prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, which is 100% preventable. Mokebe also shared details about AWARE.org's 'Reveal the Truth' campaign with FARR, using gender reveal cakes to emphasise the importance of alcohol-free pregnancies

Part 1 - Lebogang Mashigo, AWARE.org's Senior Programmes Manager, discusses AWARE.org's initiatives on Alex FM. He highlights the importance of a collaborative approach to tackling issues like underage drinking (NOtoU18), drinking and driving, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) this FASD awareness month; with support from partners such as FARR and local communities.

Part 1 - Concerning statistics on underage drinking in South Africa: Mokebe Thulo, Aware.org's Head of Brand, and SANCA’s Adrie Vermeulen discuss the dangers of underage drinking with SA FM's Cathy Mohlahlana, and explore solutions to this pervasive issue in our country.

Part 2 - Lotus FM's Rivash Davnarayan talks with Aware.org's Lebogang Mashigo about combating underage drinking, highlighting health risks such as impaired brain development and addiction, stressing collaborative efforts among parents, educators, policymakers, and youth platforms like Skeem Saam.

Lebogang Mashigo of Aware.org discusses the Drunk Goggles digital tool with Power FM's Tshegohaco Moagi, aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving.

Tune in to Pulpit FM for Lebogang Mashigo's interview on Aware.org's "Make The Better Choice #JustDon’tDoIt" campaign, led by Sibongile Mofokeng, emphasizing responsible decision-making during critical moments.

Dr. Leana Olivier, Aware.org partner CEO, emphasizes women's leadership in alcohol harm reduction and their collaboration with FARR to combat Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) for International Women's Month.

Aware.org - Shedding light on the perils of drinking and driving while exploring viable alternatives on Lotus FM.

Bertha Chiruma on SAFM explores the root causes of South Africa's drunk driving statistics and actionable steps to combat this issue.