TC Bill Public Hearings
ADD YOUR VOICE! PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS ON THE TOBACCO CONTROL BILL ARE COMING TO YOUR PROVINCE
Protect our Next is reaching out to valued supporters as we reach a critical phase in the journey of the Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill to law.
This Bill is a vital step towards a tobacco-free South Africa – safeguarding the health of all South Africans by regulating the use, packaging and marketing of tobacco and electronic delivery systems such as e-cigarettes.
Public consultations are coming to YOUR province.
Let’s make our collective voice heard to protect the health, wealth and future of our families, communities and country.
Together, we can make a significant difference.
It’s time to say “YES” to the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill.
SCHEDULE:
| Province | District/ Local Municipality | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mpumalanga | Mbombela Local Municipality in Nelspruit | Nesvillle Community Hall | 20 October 2023, Nelspruit, 12:30 – 17:30 |
| Musakaligwa Local Municipality in Ermelo | Mayors Parlour, Ermelo | 21 October 2023, 10:00 – 15:00 | |
| Emalahleni Local Municipality in Witbank | Clewer Community Hall, Witbank | 22 October 2023, 10:00 – 15:00 | |
| Free State | Kroonstad in Moqhako Local Municipality | Allen Rautenbach Hall | 28 October 2023, 10:00 – 15:00 |
| Bloemfontein in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality | Leslie Monnanyane Hall | 29 October 2023, 10:00 – 15:00 | |
| Gauteng | Lesedi Local Municipality in Heidelberg | Heidelberg Town Hall | 24 November 2023, 14:30 – 19:30 |
| West Rand Region | Westonoria Banquet Hall | 25 November 2023, 10:00 – 15:00 | |
| Tshwane Region | Tshwane House Council Chamber (Pretoria Central) | 26 November 2023, 10:00 – 15:00 | |
| Eastern Cape | Amathole District Municipality (Butterworth) | Butterworth Town Hall | 26 January 2024, 10:00 – 15:00 |
| Chris Hani District Municipality (Queenstown) | Thobi Kula Indoor Sports Complex – Main Hall | 27 January 2024, 10:00 – 15:00 | |
| Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (East London) | East London City Hall | 28 January 2024, 10:00 – 15:00 | |
| Western Cape | Witzenberg Local Municipality (Ceres) | Ceres Town Hall | 9 February 2024, 10:00 – 15:00 |
| Drakenstein Municipality (Paarl) | Paarl Thusong Centre | 11 February 2024, 10:00 – 15:00 | |
| Northern Cape | Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality (Kimberly) | Bantu Hall | 1 November 2024, 10:00 – 15:00 |
| Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality (Kuruman) | Wrenchville Community Hall | 2 November 2024, 10:00 – 15:00 | |
| Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality (Upington) | Piet Thole (Rosedale)/ Toll Speelman | 3 November 2024, 10:00 – 15:00 | |
| KwaZulu-Natal | City of Umhlathuze (Richards Bay) | TBC | 8 November 2024, 10:00 – 15:00 |
| Msunduzi Local Municipality (Pietermaritzburg) | TBC | 9 November 2024, 10:00 – 15:00 | |
| eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality (Pinetown) | TBC | 10 November 2024, 10:00 – 15:00 |
MORE INFORMATION:
The Tobacco Control Bill
The objective of the Bill is to regulate the sale and advertising of tobacco products and electronic delivery systems;
to regulate the packaging and appearance of tobacco products and electronic delivery systems and to make provision for the standardisation of their packaging;
to provide for standards in respect of the manufacturing and export of tobacco products and electronic delivery systems;
to prohibit the sale of tobacco products and electronic delivery systems to children;
to prohibit the free distribution of tobacco products and ele