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NCAS joined @ATIM in showcasing our collective work in public health protections and tobacco control research at the @UniversityofPretoria, Faculty of Health Sciences, Research Day. It's been a fun two days of engaging students, staff and researchers. Still on campus? Come say Hi
NationalCouncilAgainstSmoking retweeted
"At the heart of the tobacco industry’s playbook is identity repositioning. Rather than relying on overt advertising, companies now embed nicotine products into aspirational lifestyles, co-opting feminist language to present smoking as a symbol of autonomy and modernity rather than a driver of addiction and disease.
In South Africa, 30% of women report seeing influencers promote tobacco or nicotine products online, the highest rate across a five-country Africa study.
High levels of entertainment and digital media exposure compound this effect: 84% of respondents report seeing tobacco use in television, film and streaming content."
Read more here: citizen.co.za/news/opinion/n….
#TogetherForJustice ✊🏾
NationalCouncilAgainstSmoking retweeted
I'm calling on @faithmuthambi as chair of the health committee to put public health first, and not the profits of tobacco and vaping companies. @ParliamentofRSA awethu.amandla.mobi/petition…
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HEALA and @AmandlaMobi are outside @TreasuryRSA in Pretoria to hand over the Health Promotion Levy petition. The petition calls for a 20% tax on sugary drinks as well as the inclusion of fruit juices into the tax. #TreasuryHandover
We kicked off the week with an interactive Tobacco & Vape Talk with senior learners at Kwaggasrand Technical School in Pretoria! Through quizzes and games, we explored the health harms of tobacco, what’s really in flavoured vapes, how young people can protect their future.
Ladies! Tobacco companies have shifted from cigarettes to flavoured and discreet devices. Flavours such as berry and vanilla mask the harshness of tobacco, while packaging mimics cosmetics, which aligns with young women's modern day lifestyle aesthetics. 👇citizen.co.za/news/opinion/n…
As the Health Committee commence with Tobacco Control Bill clause-by-clause deliberations, we plead for the committee to resist attempts to water down the Bill. The evidence-based provisions currently in the Bill are critical in protecting public health for SA. @ParliamentofRSA
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Happy Women's Day! As we honour women and girls, let's also protect them from the harms of tobacco and nicotine addiction. Every woman deserves to live a healthy, smoke-free life. Together, let's create a future where girls can thrive free from tobacco industry influence. 💖💝🚭
The third term is in full swing and so, the smell of strawberry bubblegum and other flavors has made its way through South African school corridors. Vape aerosols are flavored to attract young people to potential nicotine addiction. E-cigs need to be regulated to save lives.
NationalCouncilAgainstSmoking retweeted
Heated tobacco products have become central to the tobacco industry's "reduced risk" narrative.
In a joint investigation, @ContreFeu_ong and STOP examine documents released through freedom of information requests that provide insight into Philip Morris International's engagement with the European Commission's DG TRADE regarding Mexico's heated tobacco product ban.
Learn more: bit.ly/4xfIlaD
#ExposeTobacco
NationalCouncilAgainstSmoking retweeted
CIVIL SOCIETY RAISES ALARM OVER RETURN OF TOBACCO CONTROL BILL FOR RECONSIDERATION
Civil society organizations have expressed deep concern over the decision to return Zambia's Tobacco Control Bill for reconsideration after Parliament had already passed the legislation, warning that the move threatens nearly two decades of work to strengthen tobacco regulation and protect public health.
Speaking during a press briefing in Lusaka today, Tobacco Control Consortium of Zambia (TCCZ) Patron Professor Fastone Goma said the decision had left public health advocates questioning why the Bill had been sent back after completing all legislative processes and following the dissolution of the 13th National Assembly.
The Tobacco Control Bill, N.A.B. No. 40 of 2025, was passed by Parliament on May 4, 2026, after years of consultations involving government ministries, civil society organizations, academics, faith-based organizations, youth groups and representatives of the tobacco industry.
Read More 👉ctpd.org.zm/publication/221/…
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Quitting smoking isn’t easy, but it is possible. Every tobacco product you put down is a victory for your health, your family, and your future.
Need support? Call the National Quitline South Africa 011 720 3145 or WhatsApp 072 766 4812 for free, confidential guidance.
NationalCouncilAgainstSmoking retweeted
The tobacco industry is always finding new ways to reach the next generation.
This @tbsnewsbd oped explores how digital platforms and social media have become central to the tobacco industry's marketing tactics, drawing on STOP's blog to underscore the importance of recognizing these evolving strategies.
Read the full op-ed.bit.ly/4vNouhR
#UnmaskTheAppeal
The third school term has kicked off and friends have reconnected once again. When catching up about the holidays and what the rest of the year holds, don't let friends pressure you into hitting that choef/vape. For every puff they insist you take, is a puff towards addiction.
SA scored 64 on the 2025 TII index, reflecting continued tobacco industry interference within the policy environment. While these findings reflects marginal change, SA's score demonstrates persistent vulnerabilities in implementing WHO FCTC Article 5.3 safeguards. @ggtc
NationalCouncilAgainstSmoking retweeted
The tobacco industry continues to find ways to influence policy and delay measures designed to protect public health. The consequences are felt in our communities, our hospitals and our economy.
The Health Tax Alliance is proud to join the launch of the South African Tobacco Industry Interference (TII) Index 2025 and support efforts to address industry interference.
We look forward to engaging on the findings and advancing collective action to strengthen transparency, accountability and tobacco control in South Africa.
@SAQuitline @TheGGTC @TCDI_Africa @AfricaNoTobacco @TobaccoMonitor @CTFKGlobal
NationalCouncilAgainstSmoking retweeted
Happening now | The launch of South Africa's 2025 Tobacco Industry Interference Index.
In her opening remarks, Dr Motlatso Godongwana highlighted that the report is more than an assessment, it is a critical tool for measuring progress, identifying persistent challenges, and strengthening safeguards against tobacco industry influence in public policy.
The Index serves as an important resource for government, civil society, academia and public health advocates committed to advancing transparency, accountability and protecting public health in South Africa.
@SAQuitline @TheGGTC @TCDI_Africa @AfricaNoTobacco @TobaccoMonitor @CTFKGlobal
NCAS Executive Director, Prof Ayo-Yusuf talks on Gauteng province rising smoking prevalence and the increase in use of tobacco products including water/hookah pipe and vaping. This rise calls for serious concern within the province.
SA ranks 56th globally for letting tobacco industry meddle in health laws, and Gauteng is leading the crisis. The National Council Against Smoking (NCAS) launched the 2025 South Africa Tobacco Industry Interference Index, a report that reveals the continued influence of the tobacco industry on public policy and calls for stronger safeguards to protect public health policies from tobacco industry lobbying.
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NationalCouncilAgainstSmoking retweeted
SA ranks 56th globally for letting tobacco industry meddle in health laws, and Gauteng is leading the crisis. The National Council Against Smoking (NCAS) launched the 2025 South Africa Tobacco Industry Interference Index, a report that reveals the continued influence of the tobacco industry on public policy and calls for stronger safeguards to protect public health policies from tobacco industry lobbying.
Follow Gauteng News for more gautengnews.net – at Johannesburg, South Africa
This week, NCAS alongside @TheGGTC launched the findings from the South Africa Tobacco Industry Interference (TII) Index for 2025. A report that highlights persistent interference by the tobacco industry in an attempt to influence policy and undermine public health measures.
