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New study reveals how vaping causes heart failure and strokes
Vaping might not be as safe as we once thought, especially when it comes to the health of our heart. Picture: Joel Saget/AFP
Sin Tax: Vaping, smoking and drinking will cost Mzansi much more - Budget 2024
Government said that it has proposed an increase on excise duties on alcoholic beverages by between 6. 7 and 7. 2% for 2024/25.
Everything you need to know about UK’s ban on disposable vapes
New law will make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, delivering on the Prime Minister’s pledge to create a smoke-free generation.
WATCH: Vaping: lighting up, stubbing out
Concerns are growing over the risk of teens becoming hooked on nicotine through candy-coloured disposable vapes, with flavours such as chocolate and bubblegum.
Experts call on Ramaphosa to adopt Sweden’s anti-smoking pass at Presidential Health Summit
The Africa Harm Reduction Alliance is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to impose a smoke-free SA, much like Sweden. The Alliance believes alternative forms of smoking will be healthier for Mzansi.
One in four matrics vape at school to deal with stress - UCT report
This study comes on the back of concerns also raised by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) after a number of young children were caught in possession of e-cigarettes at schools.
‘Vaping not as harmful as smoking’, Vapour Products Association SA CEO insists
Chief executive of VPASA, Asanda Gcoyi said vaping is the single, most effective tool which can move smokers away from the deadly addiction to cigarettes.
Bangladeshi trio held over possession of illicit cigarettes worth more than R500 000
The Tshwane Metro Police have arrested three Bangladeshi nationals who were in possession of alleged illicit cigarettes worth over R500 000.