‘Smoke-free generation’ bill introduced in UK parliament
London — A new UK-wide law aimed at creating the first “smoke-free generation” will on Tuesday be introduced in... Read more
5 Nov, 2024
Taxes on e-cigarettes: SA must strike a balance between economic arguments and health concerns
Marius van Oordt, University of Pretoria The 21st century has seen a massive expansion in the ways that people... Read more
8 Jan, 2024
South Africa’s new vaping tax won’t deter young smokers
Cape Town — Throughout the world, governments impose excise taxes on products like alcohol and tobacco to reduce their... Read more
4 Aug, 2023
New Zealand to ban disposable vapes
Wellington — New Zealand announced a ban on disposable vapes Tuesday, tightening the nation’s chokehold on smoking as it... Read more
6 Jun, 2023
More South Africans are smoking – higher taxes and stronger law enforcement are needed
Sam Filby, University of Cape Town and Corne van Walbeek, University of Cape Town Tobacco use imposes a significant... Read more
11 Dec, 2022
