South Africa was once a leader in tobacco use control but has since fallen behind, and smoking prevalence has steadily increased.
- Specialist Scientist, Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council
The National Tobacco Control Act gives the tobacco industry inside access to the decision making process.
South Africa’s proposed new tobacco laws will tighten the grip on how cigarettes and other tobacco products are sold, marketed and regulated in the country.
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