Tobacco Bill Chaos: You Could Be Arrested for Smoking in Your Own Car

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In this episode, Phumi sits down with a parliamentarian to unpack the real impact of the bill, from controversial definitions of “smoking” to the unintended consequences for informal traders and the economy.

They discuss:

Why smokers could technically be arrested in their own cars or homes
The explosive growth of the illicit cigarette market
How stricter regulations could hurt township economies
Whether the government even has the capacity to enforce the law

Is this smart public health policy or a law that misses the mark entirely?
26 Mar English South Africa Politics · News

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