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Among other measures, the bill aims to eliminate designated smoking areas in restaurants, ban outdoor smoking in public areas and regulate electronic cigarettes as tobacco products.
A man enjoys one of his favorite cigarette brands outside a store in Athlone, Cape Town, as cigarettes are not banned after South Africa moved to level 2 of the coronavirus lockdown on August 18, 2020 in City of Cape. Image: AFP
CAPE TOWN – Cape Town is poised to end public smoking in the bud.
As part of its Bloomberg Alliance for Healthy Cities Anti-Tobacco Campaign, stricter laws will be enforced to ban smoking in public buildings.
The initiative connects a network of 70 cities where mayors have committed to preventing non-communicable diseases.
Before a new National Tobacco Law to be enacted soon, city officials said they wanted to set an example for all residents in promoting a smoke-free lifestyle and workplace.
Among other measures, the bill aims to eliminate designated smoking areas in restaurants, ban outdoor smoking in public areas and regulate electronic cigarettes as tobacco products.
Mayco Health and Community Services member Zahid Badroodien said the city, through this partnership, is committed to promoting smoke-free environments in all its public buildings.
“We know very well that smoking is linked to the occurrence of the four most common non-communicable diseases. On top of that, we are well aware of the high costs of treating diseases caused by tobacco use.”
Badroodien said Environmental Health and other City departments had increased enforcement of tobacco laws within the subway.
“Our campaign revolves around three essential components including policy changes, greater enforcement of tobacco law, as well as a media campaign that seeks to educate our communities on the importance of quitting smoking.”
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