Informal traders concerned over economic impact of tobacco control bill
The National Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa (NITASA) has raised concerns over the potential economic fallout of the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, warning that it could devastate the livelihoods of informal traders. This comes as Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health concluded its public hearings on the bill, which introduces stricter measures to curb smoking and limit exposure to tobacco smoke. Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee […]