Tobacco bill - Dr. Catherine O. Egbe

February 12, 2026

President Urged to Act on Rising Youth Nicotine Addiction at SONA

President Urged to Act on Rising Youth Nicotine Addiction at SONA Protect Our Next Press Statement 12 February 2026 South African youth continue to face a deadly addiction – with continued exposure to vaping and other tobacco and nicotine products. Driven by lack of regulation, organisations from the Protect Our…

July 30, 2024

Nelson Mandela: The Anti-Smoking Champion

"Smoking is a problem both for the individual and for society..." - Nelson Mandela Policymakers should draw wisdom, courage and commitment to creating a healthier South Africa from Madiba’s life and times, thus, honoring his legacy in one of the best ways they can as elected officials of the Republic…

July 31, 2023

Health groups slam request for public submission delay on the Tobacco Control Bill

Have you made your voice heard? Click on this link to submit a comment in support of the bill: http://bit.ly/TCBill The Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill of 2022, first published in 2018, contains critical evidence-based measures to reduce tobacco use in South Africa. The Bill is at…