South Africa's Tobacco Bill Stalls Amid Industry Interference

A new draft Tobacco Bill in South Africa has stalled for years despite efforts to control nicotine use. The bill aims to make public spaces smoke-free, ban tobacco advertising, and cover all tobacco products and e-cigarettes. However, research suggests that the tobacco industry is interfering with the legislative process, delaying the bill's implementation. South Africa ranks 56th on the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index, which highlights the need for stronger anti-industry measures to combat nicotine use.