The National Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa (NITASA), representing over two million traders, has condemned its exclusion from Parliament’s Tobacco Bill hearings. NITASA argues the move undermines democracy by silencing those most affected. The Bill’s ban on single cigarette sales, product displays, and heavy penalties could devastate informal traders’ livelihoods and fuel illicit trade. Chairperson Rosheda Muller calls for the hearings to be reopened to ensure fairness and inclusion.

 

The National Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa (NITASA), representing over two million traders, has condemned its exclusion from Parliament&rsquo;s Tobacco Bill hearings. NITASA argues the move undermines democracy by silencing those most affected. The Bill&rsquo;s ban on single cigarette sales, product displays, and heavy penalties could devastate informal traders&rsquo; livelihoods and fuel illicit trade. Chairperson Rosheda Muller calls for the hearings to be reopened to ensure fairness and inclusion.
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POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of &ldquo;Perspectivians&rdquo; and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.