Jump to full article: Pretoria News (za), 2009-11-03
Author: Sipokazi Maposa Health Writer
Intro: Tough new anti-smoking laws have not filtered down to Cape Town's smokers, who are still puffing away in clubs and pubs.
Amendments to the Tobacco Control Act came into effect on September 4, banning smoking in entertainment areas, including bars, clubs, restaurant patios and walkways, balconies and even in parkades.
The amendments also banned smoking in cars in which children younger than 12 are passengers and put a stop to the sale of products such as sweets and chocolates by cigarette vendors.
While some smokers and restaurant owners claim ignorance of the new laws, others admit that they are aware of the laws and the consequences if caught contravening them.
A snap survey by the Cape Argus showed that many establishments still allow people to puff in walkways and on patios and balconies, while others even allow patrons to smoke indoors.
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