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As Parliament continues to discuss the merits of electronic cigarettes as “safer” alternatives to tobacco and the need for a multitude of vape flavours, immeasurable harm is befalling our children. Photo: Rainier Ridao/Unsplash
CANCER PREVENTION

Hey Parliament, our kids are getting addicted to vapes. Let’s put an end to it

It’s time to put an end to the discussions about the merits of electronic cigarettes as “safer” alternatives to tobacco and the fantastical need for a multitude of vape flavours,…

  • Richard van Zyl-Smit
6 min read
New legislation seeks to stop tobacco companies from luring non-smoking teens into becoming addicted to their deadly products.
BIG TOBACCO

Big Tobacco’s profit addiction needs a quit plan

New legislation seeks to stop tobacco companies from luring non-smoking teens into becoming addicted to their deadly produc

  • Sam Filby & Corné van Walbeek
5 min read
Up in smoke: The open display of tobacco and e-cigarettes, as well as the sale of ‘loosies’, will not be allowed under the new legislation if it is passed. (Michele Spatari/Getty Images)
BATSA

‘Draconian’ bill will kill legal tobacco industry

Tobacco growers, processors and manufacturers say they will be the ones to pay the highest price if the new law is passed

  • Anathi Madubela
7 min read
Cigarette and vaping manufacturers, informal traders, taverns and restaurants are worried proposed new bans will devastate businesses. (Getty Images)
BATSA

Tobacco bill will ignite illicit trade, business warns

Cigarette and vaping manufacturers, informal traders, taverns and restaurants are worried proposed new bans will devastate businesses

  • Lyse Comins
5 min read