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Vaping might not be as safe as we once thought, especially when it comes to the health of our heart. Picture: Joel Saget/AFP
Government said that it has proposed an increase on excise duties on alcoholic beverages by between 6. 7 and 7. 2% for 2024/25.
New law will make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, delivering on the Prime Minister’s pledge to create a smoke-free generation.
Concerns are growing over the risk of teens becoming hooked on nicotine through candy-coloured disposable vapes, with flavours such as chocolate and bubblegum.
The Africa Harm Reduction Alliance is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to impose a smoke-free SA, much like Sweden. The Alliance believes alternative forms of smoking will be healthier for Mzansi.
This study comes on the back of concerns also raised by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) after a number of young children were caught in possession of e-cigarettes at schools.
Chief executive of VPASA, Asanda Gcoyi said vaping is the single, most effective tool which can move smokers away from the deadly addiction to cigarettes.
The Tshwane Metro Police have arrested three Bangladeshi nationals who were in possession of alleged illicit cigarettes worth over R500 000.