Browsing: Public Health Impact of Smoking

Discover the hidden dangers of buying illegal cigarettes in South Africa, from health risks to economic and social impacts.

South Africa’s proposed smoking regulations aim to protect public health but may increase black market tobacco trade. Learn about the bill’s key features, challenges, and expert concerns.

Discover why cheap illicit cigarettes hook South Africa’s youth and how enforcement, education, and SATTA campaigns can stop this growing public health threat.

Illegal cigarettes contain harmful toxins and evade regulation, posing severe respiratory health risks. Learn why choosing legal cigarettes protects your lungs and how to report illicit trade.

South Africa’s Minimum Collectable Tax (MCT) sets the legal minimum price for cigarettes at R26.22 per pack. Learn how MCT helps combat illegal smokes and protects consumers and government revenue.