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Wednesday Morning Spice
17 Apr 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
The Bitcoin halving is coming, Copenhagen Stock Exchange engulfed by huge fire, Rishi Sunak’s total ban on smoking, The Paris 2024 Olympics is coming, Trump falls asleep during hush money trial.
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‘Stop Painting Everything With The Same Brush’: Tobacco Industry Experts Slam Proposed Bill That Would See Vape Users Pay Increased Sin Tax
01 Dec 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
There’s a new bill proposed by the South African government in the pipeline that is expected to hike the prices of nicotine and nicotine-substitute solutions, like vaping devices.
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Vaping Among Children Takes Horrifying Turn As Teen Forces Baby To Smoke [Video]
05 Jul 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
The vaping trend among children has taken a horrifying turn, with yet another baby being shown how to inhale the noxious vapour.
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As Vapes Infiltrate Schools, Experts Warn That They’re More Dangerous Than Cigarettes
29 Jun 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Sold in brightly-coloured packaging with innocent-sounding flavours, vapes are being consumed like candy by our kids while the health risks pile up.
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1 Million Free Vapes To Be Given Out In UK [Video]
12 Apr 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
Vapes seem to be a lifeboat for many smokers and have been called ‘quit-aids’ in the battle between tobacco billionaires and those keen to not die from cancer.
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SA Smokers Should Take Note Of These Law Changes
05 Oct 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill, due to be introduced to the National Assembly soon, will radically change the laws around smoking.
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Monday Morning Spice
06 Jun 2022 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Cape Town’s new smoking rules. Man dies in Hermanus sea. Did social media sway Depp verdict? Mariah sued for famous Christmas song.
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Monday Morning Spice
26 Jul 2021 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Marlboros gone by 2031. Europe clamps down. Mafia vibes. 600km/h train. Heather Graham.
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Just Adam Driver Lighting Up A Smoke In The Middle Of A Standing Ovation [Video]
08 Jul 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
‘Annette’ wowed audiences at Cannes earlier in the week, earning a five-minute-long standing ovation. That was more than enough time for lead actor Adam Driver to light up.
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SA Could Be Looking At A Complete Public Smoking Ban
22 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A draft bill that would further regulate the consumption of nicotine products, including a 100% ban on smoking in public places, will be put before Ramaphosa’s cabinet for approval.
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These Provinces Are Paying The Most For Black Market Cigarettes
21 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
SA smokers who haven’t kicked the habit during lockdown are paying an arm and a leg for ciggies, as prices soar at differing rates across the country.
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The Price Of A Single Cigarette Allegedly Led To Cape Man’s Death
20 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In the ongoing trial of 19-year-old Romando Meyer, who is facing murder charges, it is alleged that a fight over the price of a loose cigarette led to the death of Emile “Milo” Anthony, 23.
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Is It Happening? Stores Are Ordering Cigarettes
26 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I wouldn’t bust open your final pack of smuggled cigarettes just yet, but I’m sure many smokers will be looking at this as positive news.
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Three To Four Peaks And Smoking Ban Questioned – Top Scientist Speaks Up
25 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Professor Shabir Madhi isn’t one to mince his words, and he was honest in his assessment of the tobacco sales ban and what lies ahead.
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Another Tobacco Industry Giant Challenging Cigarette Ban In Court
29 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
British American Tobacco SA has had enough of the tobacco sales ban, and is initiating urgent legal proceedings.
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What The World Health Organisation Says About Smoking And COVID-19
26 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The World Health Organisation’s advice has been cited as one of the reasons for the tobacco ban, so let’s break it down.
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R3 000 A Carton – SA’s Smokers Are Getting Very, Very Desperate
15 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Smokers around the country are now being faced with some very tough decisions, as the cost of cheap knock-off brands skyrockets.
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Monday Morning Spice
04 May 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
SA gov stands firm on ciggie ban. Russia’s coronavirus disaster. Hope in Spain, Italy, France. New state-owned airline to replace SAA. Meet the ‘murder hornet’. Prince Andrew refuses interviews. Meghan and Harry’s ‘bombshell biography’.
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UPDATED: Bad News For Smokers During SA National Lockdown
26 Mar 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Perhaps now is the time to see if you can kick your habit, as we head into 21 days of national lockdown.
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Tobacco Industry Fighting Back Hard Against SA’s Proposed Smoking Law Changes
29 Jul 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa’s proposed tobacco law changes take a very tough stance on the matter, and now tobacco lobbyists are fighting back.
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Looks Like Vaping Is ‘The New Secondhand Smoke’
07 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Vaping to spare your kids from secondhand smoke? According to a new study, you might want to take it outside.
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People Really Enjoy Watching Kim Jong Un Smoke – Hidden Footage
27 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Kim Jong Un stopped for a smoke on his way to Hanoi to meet with Trump, and the sneaky video footage is proving popular.
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Yoh – SA Smokers Need To Cough Up A Lot More For A Pack Of Ciggies
21 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced that South Africans are going to be paying a lot more for booze and ciggies in the near future.
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Jozi’s Cannabis Cafe Is Still Doing Very Nicely
08 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
In the heart of Jozi’s Randburg is a café, openly operating as the first “official” venue to sell dagga in South Africa.
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Video Of Grade Eight And Nine Pupils Enjoying An Apple Bong Surfaces
12 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
A group of students are facing disciplinary action after they posted a video of them smoking dagga through an apple.
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SA Smokers Could Be In For A Really Nasty Surprise
22 Oct 2018 by Carrie / 1 Comment
Attention smokers: The National Council Against Smoking is trying to get the government to hit you where it hurts the most.
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Elon Musk Smokes Weed In 2,5 Hour Humblebrag Interview [Video]
10 Sep 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Elon Musk is really going off the rails. In an interview with Joe Rogan, which lasted over two hours, he got stoned and spoke about how hard it is being Elon.
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New Smoking Law Would Put Restrictions On Lighting Up At Home
17 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / 2 Comments
South African smokers are already up in arms about the new smoking law. Now the law is threatening to extend to private homes.
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Here’s A Legal Expert On The Proposed SA Smoking Law Changes
29 May 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
The new anti-smoking law has many hot under the collar, but it’s also very important for employers to know what the changes will mean.
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Florida Man Killed By Vape Pen Explosion
17 May 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Debate still rages around the health benefits of vaping, but when a vape pen explodes the damage caused can be fatal.
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