South Africa’s long-awaited tobacco control laws are back in the spotlight, as the Department of Health
signals it is willing to make key adjustments following public feedback. At the centre of the conversation is the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, a piece of legislation that has been years in the making and aims to tighten regulations around tobacco and nicotine products — including cigarettes, vapes and other electronic delivery systems.
Now, after the latest round of consultations, government is proposing changes, including clearer
distinctions between combustible and non-combustible products, with the possibility that
some could be exempt from certain restrictions. But while some aspects of the Bill — like banning smoking in indoor public spaces and restricting sales to minors — have found support, others remain highly contested.

South Africa&rsquo;s long-awaited tobacco control laws are&nbsp;back in the spotlight, as the Department of Health signals it is willing to make key adjustments following public feedback. At the centre of the conversation is the Tobacco&nbsp;Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill,&nbsp;a piece of legislation that has been years in the&nbsp;making and aims to tighten regulations around&nbsp;tobacco and nicotine products &mdash; including cigarettes,&nbsp;vapes and other electronic delivery systems. Now, after the latest round of consultations,&nbsp;government is proposing changes, including clearer distinctions between combustible and&nbsp;non-combustible products, with the possibility that some could be exempt from certain restrictions. But&nbsp;while some aspects of the Bill &mdash; like banning smoking&nbsp;in indoor public spaces and restricting sales to minors&nbsp;&mdash; have found support, others remain highly&nbsp;contested.

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

Public Health vs Personal Choice ( THABANG BHEBE - FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR - CLEAN THE AIR CAMPAIGN )

It’s been some time since devastating floods tore through parts of Limpopo, but for many residents, the disaster is far from over. While the floodwaters may have receded, the damage they left behind continues to shape daily life. Homes were swept away, belongings destroyed, and entire communities displaced. Today, some families are still living in temporary shelters — including community
halls — with little certainty about when they will be able to return home, or what they will return to.
For many, everything they built over years is gone. As attention shifts away from the immediate crisis,
questions remain about recovery, support and rebuilding. What assistance has reached affected
communities? Is it enough? And how do people begin again after losing so much?

It&rsquo;s been some time since devastating floods tore&nbsp;through parts of Limpopo, but for many residents, the&nbsp;disaster is far from over.&nbsp;While the floodwaters may have receded, the damage&nbsp;they left behind continues to shape daily life. Homes&nbsp;were swept away, belongings destroyed, and entire&nbsp;communities displaced. Today, some families are still&nbsp;living in temporary shelters &mdash; including community halls &mdash; with little certainty about when they will be&nbsp;able to return home, or what they will return to. For many, everything they built over years is gone.&nbsp;As attention shifts away from the immediate crisis, questions remain about recovery, support and&nbsp;rebuilding. What assistance has reached affected communities? Is it enough? And how do people begin&nbsp;again after losing so much?

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: We Check in on The Aftermath of The Floods — and ask: What does Recovery Really look like when the Cameras are Gone?

Over-insurance can lead to delayed claims, disputes over payouts, or even policies being cancelled
because someone had multiple funeral covers or didn’t disclose all their existing cover. Families often discover too late that what seemed like protection has become confusion, frustration and loss of trust.
This is why the FSCA has embarked on this funeral insurance campaign to educate consumers about
their rights and responsibilities when buying funeral insurance. To talk about this interesting topic, we are going to be joined by Mr Lyndwill Clarke from the FSCA.

Over-insurance can lead to delayed claims,&nbsp;disputes&nbsp;over payouts, or even policies being cancelled because someone had multiple funeral covers or didn&rsquo;t disclose all their existing cover. Families often discover too&nbsp;late&nbsp;that what seemed like protection has become&nbsp;confusion, frustration and loss of trust. This is why the FSCA has embarked on this&nbsp;funeral&nbsp;insurance campaign to educate consumers about their&nbsp;rights and responsibilities when buying funeral&nbsp;insurance.&nbsp;To talk about this interesting topic, we are going&nbsp;to be joined by Mr Lyndwill Clarke from the FSCA.

Lyndwill Clarke Designation: Head of Consumer Education Department

New developments emerging from the Madlanga
Commission of Inquiry are raising important questions
about the intersection of law, politics and justice in
South Africa.
At the centre of the discussion is Musa Khawula, who
is currently in custody facing a range of charges,
including alleged bail violations, failure to appear in
court and more serious offences linked to a 2021
incident.
While these charges are before the courts, recent
testimony at the Commission has introduced another
layer to the story — allegations that there may have
been political or executive influence in the manner of
his arrest and continued detention. Those implicated
in these claims have not yet had an opportunity to
respond.
At the same time, there are also questions being
raised about the nature of some of the charges
Khawula faces, particularly those considered to be
speech-related, and whether the legal processes
followed have been proportionate and consistent.
So tonight, we take a step back and ask:
What do we know so far, what remains unclear, and
how should the system respond when such serious
allegations are raised?
And ultimately, how do we ensure that both
accountability and fairness are upheld within South
Africa’s justice system?

New developments emerging from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry are raising important questions about the intersection of law, politics and justice in South Africa. At the centre of the discussion is Musa Khawula, who is currently in custody facing a range of charges, including alleged bail violations, failure to appear in court and more serious offences linked to a 2021 incident. While these charges are before the courts, recent testimony at the Commission has introduced another layer to the story &mdash; allegations that there may have been political or executive influence in the manner of his arrest and continued detention. Those implicated in these claims have not yet had an opportunity to respond. At the same time, there are also questions being raised about the nature of some of the charges Khawula faces, particularly those considered to be speech-related, and whether the legal processes followed have been proportionate and consistent. So tonight, we take a step back and ask: What do we know so far, what remains unclear, and how should the system respond when such serious allegations are raised? And ultimately, how do we ensure that both accountability and fairness are upheld within South Africa&rsquo;s justice system?

Public Health vs Personal Choice ( THABANG BHEBE - FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR - CLEAN THE AIR CAMPAIGN )

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