We love a trainwreck, especially when it’s famous. The world has always had a strange relationship with addiction, but when it involves fame, money, and beauty, the story changes. The fall becomes fascinating. The suffering becomes art. From rockstars to movie icons, we’ve romanticised self-destruction for decades. The “tortured genius,” the “wild heart,” the “troubled …
Every story starts the same way, “just a few drinks.” It’s the after-work beers, the Saturday braai, the birthday celebration that doesn’t end when it should. South Africa has built its social life around alcohol. It’s our national icebreaker, our lubricant for honesty, our symbol of celebration. But somewhere between the clinking glasses and the …
It starts small, a few drinks with friends, a toast at a wedding, a glass of wine to unwind after a long day. It’s part of culture, connection, and celebration. Alcohol fits neatly into our lives because it doesn’t feel like a drug. It feels normal. But somewhere between “just one” and “I need one,” …
