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[South Africa] Health minister to 'tighten the noose on smokers'

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has said. "These new regulations will, inter alia, restrict the smoking of tobacco outside of buildings," he said on Monday in a speech prepared for delivery at a World Health Organisation meeting on non-communicable dise
Daily Mail and Guardian (za)
added Mar 18, 2013 13:39
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[South Africa] Smokers take note: current and future tobacco regulation

Tobacco legislation in South Africa is constantly changing, and ignorant smokers may find themselves on the wrong side of the law with fines of up to R100 000. Here's what smokers should know, and new changes thay can expect in future.
Health-E (za)
added Mar 18, 2013 09:49
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[India, South Africa] Desmond Tutu joins anti-tobacco campaign

Nobel Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nancy Elizabeth joined the anti-tobacco campaign run by Justice K Narayana Kurup, the other day. The duo, who arrived Kochi on the ship ‘Explorer’ voiced their support to the campaign.
New Indian Express (in)
added Mar 15, 2013 06:34
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[South Africa] Govt praised for tobacco control efforts

During a recent visit to South Africa, Yach - who has a lifetime's experience in public health and has worked for opposing stakeholders such as the World Health Organisation and soft drink giant, PepsiCo - spoke to the media about wellness and public hea
Health-E (za)
added Mar 14, 2013 15:27
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[South Africa] Health-e: Big Tobacco targets developing world

Teenagers who cannot afford a pack of cigarettes sustain the habit by buying cigarettes one at a time. For this reason, former Minister of Health Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma in 1998 created a law requiring cigarettes to be sold in packs.
Health-E (za)
added Mar 12, 2013 15:38
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[South Africa] How tobacco could save your life

Researchers at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research have pioneered the world's first injectable plant medicine ... The liquid antidote called RabiVir, made from leaves of the Nicotiana Benthamiana plant - a cousin of the well-known tobacco
The Independent Online (IOL) / The Post (za)
added Mar 11, 2013 16:23
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[South Africa] Motsoaledi targets tobacco, liquor industries

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi ... Motsoaledi is also planning to introduce new stringent laws to regulate smoking and the sale of tobacco. These regulationshave already been put out for public comment and will probably be implemented before the en
Health-E (za)
added Mar 11, 2013 10:11
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[South Africa] Motsoaledi challenges liquor and tobacco industries

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi is ready to take on the liquor and tobacco industries as he forges ahead with plans to ban alcohol advertising and introduce more stringent smoking regulations.
The Independent Online (IOL) / The Post (za)
added Mar 9, 2013 22:43
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[South Africa] 'No smoking at FNB please ...'

STADIUM Management South Africa (SMSA) are introducing a clampdown on smoking at FNB Stadium and other facilities that they manage to create a more friendly environment to cater for children and people with a phobia for cigarettes and dagga.
Sowetan Live (za)
added Mar 8, 2013 13:28
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[South Africa, Massachusetts] Big Guns Take Aim at Big Tobacco

week’s “Governance of Tobacco in the 21st Century” conference, sponsored by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The two-day conference, held at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, brought together globa
Harvard Magazine
added Mar 2, 2013 01:17
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