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Local

Tobacco experts questions lack of ‘regulation’ of alcohol industry

NATIONAL Tobacco experts have questioned why government has not pursued similar regulation for the alcohol industry. It comes as the Tobacco and Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill prepares to reach Parliament. Stakeholders agree alcohol causes much greater harm than tobacco, particularly during the festive season. The Health Department concluded a series of policy webinars yesterday. VOC Photo: VerywellMind

today18 November 2022

Local

Health Dept concludes Tobacco control webinars

LOCAL The Department of Health is expected to concluded a series of Tobacco Control webinars on Wednesday. Among the discussions include South Africa’s policies around tobacco control and the role of stakeholders in intensifying public awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco on the health and economy of the country. The Western Cape is understood to hosts among the top number of smokers in the country. Meanwhile, the Tobacco Products […]

today17 November 2022

Local

Cigarette sales ban legal battle continues on Thursday

The case involving British American Tobacco South Africa’s (BATSA) challenge to the tobacco sales ban by government continues in the High Court in Cape Town today. Yesterday, BATSA said COGTA Minister Nkosazana Dlamini- Zuma had infringed on the rights of consumers, farmers and others in the value chain of the tobacco industry by implementing a ban on tobacco. The ban was imposed in March this year amid the lockdown. BATSA […]

today6 August 2020

Local

High Court reserves judgment in tobacco sales ban case

Smokers in South Africa are anxiously waiting for the High Court in Pretoria to deliver judgment in the Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association (FITA) case against a ban on the sale of tobacco products. FITA took the government to court saying Regulation 27 of the Disaster Management Act was irrational and its impact on people’s lives was not considered. A full bench of judges reserved judgment in the matter. Advocate […]

today11 June 2020

Local

Tobacco association plans to fight government’s U-turn on cigarette sales

The Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association (FITA) says it will launch an urgent application over the government's decision to again ban cigarettes. "Consulting with our attorneys and senior counsel on the urgent court application first thing in the morning. Let a court of law adjudicate on this issue once and for all," it tweeted on Wednesday shortly after the announcement. FITA's Sinenhlanhla Mnguni confirmed to News24 on Wednesday it would […]

today30 April 2020

International News

New Saudi taxes on tobacco and soft drinks spark anger

Saudi Arabia will start imposing new taxes on tobacco, sodas and other commodities at a rate that could reach as high as 100 percent, starting from 10 June, according to local media reports. The kingdom's official newspaper published the regulations of these taxes that will come into effect in a few days, including a 50 percent charge on soft drinks and 100 percent on tobacco and its derivatives, as well […]

today6 June 2017

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