South Africans divided over new smoking and vaping laws

The Portfolio Committee on Health has hosted the first in-person public hearings on the new Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, with the public expressing mixed sentiments over the proposed changes.

Overall, members of the public appeared to have mixed views of the Bill, with certain clauses receiving praise, others receiving criticism, and others receiving divided opinions.Critics of the Bill said that it has the potential to reduce the tax collection rates in the country, as shrinking the tobacco industry will affect the overall fiscus.

However, some noted that the Bill will impact economic activities, such as the manufacturing of boxes and other packaging materials, which would lead to job losses in a country that desperately needs more employment. Participants said that vapes are targeting the youth and exposing them to unknown chemicals, with many also noting that vaping is a gateway to more harmful substances, such as drugs.

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