Tax increases for alcohol, vaping, and tobacco products loom on the horizon for South Africa.
South Africans may soon face higher costs for their preferred indulgences as the government considers raising excise duties, commonly referred to as ‘sin taxes’.
In anticipation of the 2024 Budget address by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana next week,...
Vaping Among The Elderly: Navigating Benefits and Risks in an Aging Population
In recent years, there has been a significant transformation in the landscape of tobacco consumption, thanks to the emergence of e-cigarettes as a popular alternative to traditional smoking. While much of the discussion surrounding vaping tends to focus on...
Coughing or Sore Throat from Vaping? Here’s What to Do
Countless individuals worldwide have turned to vaping as a means to cease smoking, primarily because of its unique pleasure-inducing qualities unmatched by alternative nicotine replacement methods. Smoking is not solely driven by nicotine dependency but is...
WVA Criticizes FCTC COP10 for Omitting Consumers and Misdirected Harm Reduction Measures
PANAMA CITY, Panama, Feb. 04, 2024 -- Amidst the 10th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, the World Vapers' Alliance (WVA) raises a poignant objection to the exclusion of consumers from...
Navigating the Vaping Debate in South Africa: Factual Insights Amidst the Controversy
As discussions surrounding vaping intensify globally and in South Africa, particularly concerning youth involvement, it's imperative to address misconceptions with evidence-based information. With Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Health deliberating the...
Sweden's Successful Harm Reduction Strategy: A Blueprint for South Africa's Fight Against Smoking
Sweden's remarkable milestone as the world's inaugural smoke-free nation has captivated the global public health community. This achievement is credited to Sweden's consumer-centric tobacco harm reduction (THR) policies, widely embraced by both the...
Are Nicotine Patches and E-Cigarettes Safe During Pregnancy?
Guidelines consistently suggest that the best course of action for a pregnant woman is to cease smoking. Now, recent research indicates that regular utilization of nicotine replacement products to aid smoking cessation does not correlate with adverse...
Caution Regarding South Africa's New Smoking Regulations
Residents in Gauteng are divided over the proposed Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill, with concerns raised by businesses about its potential negative impact on the township economy.
The Portfolio Committee on Health...
