August - 2020

Lockdown cigarette ban helped 51-year-old woman stub out her habit

Smokers breathed sighs of relief on Tuesday when they were finally able to — legally — buy cigarettes again. But for Alana Potter, it didn't make a difference. The human rights researcher said she used the lockdown and the ban on the sale of tobacco products as a way to quit smoking. The ban kicked in when SA went into lockdown in March as one of the measures to curb the spread of Covid-19. After a five-month prohibition that left millions smokers with the options to either q

PMI Promotion of IQOS Using FDA MRTP Order

In December 2016, Philip Morris International (PMI) applied to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to have IQOS, its heated tobacco product (HTP), classified as a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) in the US.12 The US Tobacco Products Advisory Committee (TPSAC) recommended against approving PMI’s application to market IQOS as a reduced risk product.3 On 7 July 2020, the US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) announced its ruling.456 It granted an ‘exposure modificati

» » Dlamini-Zuma defends five month ban on sale of cigarettes

Under the new lockdown regulations that Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma announced on Monday, the sale of alcohol and cigarettes are allowed as most of the economy has been reopened and people are permitted to travel between provinces and visit friends and family again. Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has defended the five month ban on the sale of tobacco products. The ban was lifted at midnight when Alert Level 2 lockdown came into effect. Und

Tobacco industry turf war hots up as SA emerges from cigarette sales ban

Cape Town - As South Africa emerges from a five-month ban on tobacco sales, the country's biggest cigarette company has implored the government to implement measures to clamp down on competitors it accuses of supplying the black market during the prohibition and usurping its dominance. British American Tobacco South Africa (BATSA) on Tuesday called on the government to ratify the World Health Organization (WHO) Illicit Trade Protocol, which it signed in 2013, to stem the illi

A silent killer during pregnancy

When you go for your antenatal check-up, they will monitor your high blood pressure on every visit. You may have existing high blood pressure or you may develop hypertension during pregnancy, whatever the case it is important to keep it under control because during pregnancy it can pose a risk to both mother and the unborn baby. If hypertension is not detected and then controlled, it can cause low birth weight or require early delivery of the baby. “We have seen a 33% increas

Retailers ready as Durban customers flood in for cigarettes and alcohol

Umlazi resident Portia Mvuyana drove more than 20km to a large liquor outlet in Durban so she could stockpile alcohol “in peace”. Mvuyana was among the first enthusiastic buyers who queued outside Liberty Liquors in Greyville to make their long-awaited purchases. “I have been very thirsty. I took a break when the ban on alcohol sales came about. I didn’t want to buy the fake stuff because I was scared for my health. I waited and now I can buy my originals.” Mvuyana said she d

Dlamini-Zuma defends five month ban on sale of cigarettes

Under the new lockdown regulations that Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma announced on Monday, the sale of alcohol and cigarettes are allowed as most of the economy has been reopened and people are permitted to travel between provinces and visit friends and family again. Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has defended the five month ban on the sale of tobacco products. The ban was lifted at midnight when Alert Level 2 lockdown came into effect. Und

CALLS FOR STRICTER CONTROLS AFTER BOOZE AND TOBACCO SALE BANS LIFTED

The bans were lifted after lockdown regulations were amended to reopen the economy as the COVID-19 infection rate dropped. Distributors prepare to send out beer after the ban on alcohol sales was lifted with the country moving to lockdown level 2 on 18 August 2020. Kaylynn Palm CAPE TOWN - Alcohol and cigarettes are back on the shelves and have been available to purchase from Tuesday, but there are warnings from some quarters. The bans were lifted after lockdown regulations w

SA Lockdown: Businesses relieved as restrictions ease

JOHANNESBURG - Cigarette packets flew off the shelves of Wesley's Tobacconist in Johannesburg, South Africa's financial hub, as a strict anti-coronavirus lockdown imposed in March was scaled down on Tuesday. "It has been extremely busy today," said shop manager Sandra de Wet Postma, concerned about shrinking stock as she rushed between customers. "At least it's a good sign," she exclaimed, excited to be back at work after an almost five-month break. Outside, smokers queued ea

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