The Three Musts for government – hold BAT accountable, keep it away and keep it out
Already two years ago, STOP, a tobacco industry watchdog, released reports on British American Tobacco (BAT), providing in-depth analyses...
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National and regional policies
National and regional policies
National and regional policies
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Citizens voice strong support for Tobacco Control Bill, countering Tobacco Industry objections
Public hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill (B33-2022) hosted by the Parliamentary Portfolio...
The Portfolio Committee on Health calls for public comments on Tobacco Control Bill
The Call for public hearings is out. The public is invited to submit public comments on or before the 4th of August 2023. Full details...
Misleading tobacco industry stealth advertising misrepresents Swedish e-cigarette model
With the absence of regulations in South Africa, e-cigarette use is increasing among youths, perpetuating nicotine addiction and leading...
PMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society
An Update on Civil society actions on PMI Sponsorship of Africa Trade & Customs summit (7-9 November 2022) ——————————————————————————————...
The Tobacco Control Bill gets the green light to proceed to Parliament: No more delays, urges NCAS
The National Council Against Smoking (NCAS) applauds the approval of the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill by...
SA’s high toll of heart disease can be reduced by better tobacco control
September is Heart Awareness Month, culminating on World Heart Day (WHD) on 29 September. Protect our Next, a coalition of health...
SA’s Tobacco Control Bill reaches major milestone on its path to law
News that Cabinet has approved the submission of the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill of 2018 to Parliament was...
Stronger Tobacco Control is Good News for the Economy
The economic impact of tobacco on countries and communities is enormous. The tobacco industry produces and markets products that kill...
Tighter tobacco control central to reducing NCD burden and sustainable NHI implementation
South Africa continues to battle a non-communicable disease (NCD) crisis that can be prevented through effective policy, say South...
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