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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, PwC has highlighted the collaborative efforts of SARS and the South African Police Service,...

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 its impact on younger demographics, an interesting trend has surfaced within the aging population....

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 also deeply intertwined with the enjoyment it offers. Were nicotine cravings the sole reason for...

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 pivotal decision-making processes and the potential adoption of measures that could significantly...

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 Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control (TPEDSC) Bill, separating fact from...

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 government and its citizens. Sweden is poised to achieve a historic milestone this year by becoming the...

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 events or poor pregnancy outcomes. "Using nicotine products to quit smoking during pregnancy seemed...

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 recently conducted public hearings on the Bill in Gauteng, mirroring the mixed responses seen in Limpopo,...