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Savera Kalideen is the executive director of the National Council Against Smoking.

Currently, government is not required to disclose its interactions with the tobacco industry and political parties are not required to disclose financial contributions. (Petar Starčević/Pexels)

Stronger tobacco control regulation will reduce harm

South Africa’s tobacco industry interference statistics are improving year on year, but more needs to be done

An 8% above-inflation hike could mean South Africans would smoke 22-million fewer cigarette packs over a four-year period. (Ammar Awad)

#Budget2019: How this could have netted the country 17.1-billion — & saved lives

Find out why Mboweni’s R1.14 hike won’t be enough to cut smoking, save lives or bring in much-needed cash.

It’s time to take back the tax — by upping the tobacco tax. (Delwyn Verasamy)

Mboweni, take a chance and take back the tax — it’s time to hike tobacco taxes

In his speech, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni reprioritised millions for new health workers and hospital upgrades. Here’s what he needs to do next.

South Africa needs to recoup tax revenue lost during the state capture of Sars, the Nugent Commission has heard. We could start by increasing tobacco taxes. (Delwyn Verasamy)

Mboweni, take a chance and take back the tax — it’s time to hike tobacco taxes

In his speech, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni reprioritised millions for new health workers and hospital upgrades. Here’s what he needs to do next.

Alcohol industry still calls the shots

Policies protect profits but they fail to address alcohol’s harmful effects on society.

Bottoms up: An extra 1% tax on alcohol sales could fund a preventive health foundation.

Promoting good health makes cents

The establishment of a health promotion body in SA would save lives – and billions of rands.

A drink too far

A drink too far

Soul City’s Phuza Wize campaign is highlighting the link between alcohol and Aids, writes <b>Savera Kalideen</b>.

Some restrictions remain in place. Alcohol is only allowed to be sold from 9am to 5pm, and only in liquor stores — not in bars or restaurants.

Alcohol abuse plagues schools

The Soul City Phuza Wize Drink Safe Live Safe campaign has come up with a new way to make schools alcohol-free.