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Ministry in process of amending smoking act 

The Ministry of Health is in the process of amending the Control of Smoking Act of 1992 to impose a total ban on smoking in public places.

However, Minister Motsumi said after requests from the tobacco industry, the envisaged legislative amendment would be discussed for all interested parties to have an opportunity to comment once the bill has been gazetted for public comment.

The legislation is an answer to risks of serious illnesses and premature deaths that smokers and their families faced, she said when delivering a speech to commemorate World no Tobacco Day on May 31 held under the theme: "Tobacco and Poverty: a Vicious Circle".

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