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Savera Kalideen
Savera Kalideen is the executive director of the National Council Against Smoking.
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
#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.
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.
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.
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
Soul City’s Phuza Wize campaign is highlighting the link between alcohol and Aids, writes <b>Savera Kalideen</b>.
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.