Hands Off My Choices

A JTI campaign creating conversation around the problematic new tobacco laws. Visit to make a submission. Submissions close 4 Sept 2023.

[Hands Off My Choices @HandsOff_MC]

Do you think banning smoking sections and making public smoking punishable with jail time will result in less revenue for bars, taverns and restaurants as patrons opt to stay home instead?

Public commentary on the bill is now open. Make a submission at https://t.co/kR6g2nM6fI

[Hands Off My Choices @HandsOff_MC]

In Q1 of 2023 unemployment was at 32.9%, while the youth rate, was at 62.1%. The new plain packaging laws will mean more illicit trade, less profit for legal farmers, retailers & taverns & impact <192 000 jobs in the value-chain.

Make a submission at https://t.co/kR6g2nM6fI

[Hands Off My Choices @HandsOff_MC]

How do you feel about government worsening the cost of living crisis instead of improving it?
Public commentary on the bill is now open. Make a submission at https://t.co/kR6g2nLyqa
#HandsOffMyBusiness
#BiggerIssues
#TobaccoBill

[Hands Off My Choices @HandsOff_MC]

Government is supporting legislation that will need to worsening an already severe illicit tobacco trade problem that loses us billions in taxes every year.
Public commentary on the bill is now open. Make a submission at https://t.co/kR6g2nM6fI
#HandsOffMyBusiness
#TobaccoBill

[Hands Off My Choices @HandsOff_MC]

According to United Nations stats, more people were killed in South Africa in 3 months, than civilians in the Ukraine war over 6 months.

Public commentary on the bill is now open. Make a submission at https://t.co/kR6g2nM6fI
#HandsOffMyBusiness
#BiggerIssues
#TobaccoBill

[Hands Off My Choices @HandsOff_MC]

Did you submit in 2018? How do you feel about this?
Public commentary on the bill is now open, again. Make a submission at https://t.co/kR6g2nM6fI
#HandsOffMyBusiness
#BiggerIssues
#TobaccoBill

[Hands Off My Choices @HandsOff_MC]

The new tobacco bill is predicted to result in loss of income and jobs for retailers, farmers, informal traders and taverns. Public commentary on the bill is now open. Make a submission at https://t.co/kR6g2nLyqa
#HandsOffMyBusiness
#HandsOffMyChoices

[Hands Off My Choices @HandsOff_MC]

Government’s focus seems to be on tobacco legislation instead of fuel pricing + cost of living relief. What do you think should be the focus for SA right now?
Public commentary on the bill is now open. Make a submission at https://t.co/kR6g2nLyqa and we’ll get it to government.

[Hands Off My Choices @HandsOff_MC]

The new Tobacco Bill makes all the same laws that are applicable to Tobacco, to vaping as well – including jail time for public vaping. How do you feel about that?
Public commentary on the bill is now open. Make a submission at https://t.co/kR6g2nLyqa

[Hands Off My Choices @HandsOff_MC]

Jail time for public smoking affects the poor the most, while others escape with a fine. What happens if breadwinners end up in jail for public smoking?

Submit your opinions on the new Tobacco Bill at https://t.co/kR6g2nLyqa
#HandsOffMyBusiness
#BiggerIssues
#TobaccoBill

[Hands Off My Choices @HandsOff_MC]

Did you make a submission in 2018? What did it say?
Public commentary on the bill is open again. Click here to make a submission. https://t.co/kR6g2nLyqa
#HandsOffMyBusiness
#BiggerIssues
#TobaccoBill
#SmallBusiness

[Hands Off My Choices @HandsOff_MC]

Public commentary on the new Tobacco Bill closes in September. This is your last chance to get your message to the Government on some of the problematic inclusions in the new tobacco bill.

Make a submission at https://t.co/kR6g2nLyqa
#HandsOffMyBusiness #HandsOffMyChoices

[Hands Off My Choices @HandsOff_MC]

What legislation do you think the Government should be focussing on instead of the new Tobacco Bill?

Public commentary on the bill is now open. Make a submission at https://t.co/kR6g2nLyqa
#HandsOffMyBusiness #HandsOffMyChoices
#BiggerIssues
#TobaccoBill

[Hands Off My Choices @HandsOff_MC]

Do you think banning smoking sections and making public smoking punishable with jail time will result in less revenue for bars, taverns, and restaurants as patrons opt to stay home instead?

Make a submission at https://t.co/kR6g2nLyqa
#HandsOffMyBusiness #HandsOffMyChoices

[Hands Off My Choices @HandsOff_MC]

In Q1 of 2023, unemployment was at 32.9%, while the youth rate, was at 62.1%. The new plain packaging laws will mean more illicit trade, less profit for legal farmers, retailers & taverns & impact <192 000 jobs in the value chain.

Make a submission at https://t.co/kR6g2nLyqa

[Hands Off My Choices @HandsOff_MC]

Government is supporting legislation that will lead to worsening an already severe illicit tobacco trade problem that loses us billions in taxes every year.
Public commentary on the bill is now open. Make a submission at https://t.co/kR6g2nLyqa
#HandsOffMyBusiness
#TobaccoBill

[Hands Off My Choices @HandsOff_MC]

Ricardo da Costa, a well-known DJ and multi-restaurant owner talks about how the Tobacco Bill that the Government wants to implement will impact not only citizens' lifestyles but businesses too.
Make a submission at https://t.co/kR6g2nLyqa
#HandsOffMyBusiness #HandsOffMyChoices

[Hands Off My Choices @HandsOff_MC]

Jobs are at risk as a result of the new Tobacco Bill in restaurants, bars, and taverns. Support Brazenhead Fourways and others by going to https://t.co/kR6g2nLyqa to make a submission against the public smoking ban.
#HandsOffMyBusiness

[Hands Off My Choices @HandsOff_MC]

Bra Oupa owns his own tavern and is asking you to stand with him in highlighting some of the problematic inclusions in the new tobacco legislation.
Public commentary on the bill is now open. Make a submission at https://t.co/kR6g2nLyqa
#HandsOffMyBusiness
#IllegalTrade

[Hands Off My Choices @HandsOff_MC]

An estimated R27bill is lost to corruption annually, while Government focuses on a Tobacco Bill requiring millions to enforce it.
Public commentary on the bill is now open. Make a submission at https://t.co/kR6g2nLyqa
#HandsOffMyBusiness
#BiggerIssues
#TobaccoBill