South Africa can learn a lesson from smoke-free Sweden
To emulate the success of Sweden, a pioneer in reducing smoking rates, South Africa must prioritise harm reduction strategies…
To emulate the success of Sweden, a pioneer in reducing smoking rates, South Africa must prioritise harm reduction strategies…
Tobacco harm reduction products, e-cigarettes and vaping can aid in tobacco harm reversal. Heavy, ill-considered regulation only punishes smokers for quitting.
Chris Axelson told Medical Brief that a flat tax rate on electronic nicotine delivery systems – based on the amount of liquid they contain – has been agreed upon in principle.
Founder of Forensics for Justice, Paul O’Sullivan and his long-time second in command, Sarah-Jane Trent, discuss their fight against corruption in South Africa.
The prohibition on legal tobacco sales was a boon for the illicit trade. Many have kept their customers, judging by the complaints of legal retailers.
Another load of illicit cigarettes worth millions has been seized. Tax Justice SA says this is proof that the black market is still booming.
Independent cigarette manufacturer and Edward Zuma associate, Pietermaritzburg’s Yusuf Kajee, takes us deep inside tobacco trade.
“We fear that six out of every 10 cigarettes is now illicit and that criminals in the trade are daily pocketing over R30m that should be spent building a better SA,” says Yusuf Abramjee.
Zimbabwe has legalised the cultivation of Cannabis for medicinal use and export.
The booze and tobacco bans are being lifted and nearly all Covid-19 restrictions on businesses are being removed in order to allow economic activity.