NationalCouncilAgainstSmoking

South Africa’s only non profit creating awareness about the harm of smoking, working to cut the smoking population and offering a QUIT help line:[phone]

[NationalCouncilAgainstSmoking @SAQuitline]

Did You Know this? Well, now you do.
#TruthBehindTheTaste #UnmaskTheAppeal

[NationalCouncilAgainstSmoking @SAQuitline]

We are building up to World No Tobacco Day.
Are you ready? Because we are!
#TruthBehindTheTaste #UnmaskedTheAppeal

[WHO FCTC @FCTCofficial]

World No Tobacco Day 2025 : Bright Products. Dark Intentions. Unmasking the Appeal.

For World No Tobacco Day on May 31st, the @WHO highlights the tobacco industry's deceptive practices, which use attractive packaging and marketing strategies to target new and young users. Beneath the bright allure of these products lies a dangerous reality of addiction, disease, and environmental destruction.

The WHO FCTC provides critical tools for addressing these issues through various articles that guide governments in protecting public health:

🚭Article 8: Protection from exposure to tobacco smoke – a key measure for creating smoke-free environments.

💰 Article 6: Price and tax measures to reduce tobacco consumption.

⚠️Article 11: Packaging and labeling of tobacco products – a powerful tool for increasing public awareness of tobacco's dangers.

📣Article 13: Tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship – crucial in regulating the tobacco industry's marketing strategies.

🍬Articles 9 and 10: Regulation of the contents and disclosures of tobacco products, ensuring transparency in what is being consumed.

✋🏽Article 14: Demand reduction measures concerning tobacco dependence and cessation – supporting individuals in quitting tobacco use.

These articles collectively provide a framework for reducing tobacco consumption and mitigating the industry's harmful influence.

➡️ World No Tobacco Day 2025 ->

https://t.co/Jjlp87X0Dh

Let us stand together to implement stronger tobacco control measures and ensure a healthier, tobacco-free world.

[WHO FCTC @FCTCofficial]

❕Tomorrow - > Learn how the tobacco industry uses marketing, product design, and flavoured products to attract children and young people—fueling a new generation of nicotine addiction.

🎙️ Join the World No Tobacco Day #WNTD2025 webinar:

Exposing Lies, Protecting Lives: Unmask the Appeal of Tobacco and Nicotine Products

🗓️ 13 May 2025
⏰ 13:00 – 14:00 CET

📍 Hosted by @WHO

Dr Adriana @BlancoMarquizo , Head of the WHO FCTC Secretariat, will be one of the featured speakers.

🔗 Register and learn more:
https://t.co/ZzA1BlqcbE

#FCTCSavesLives #NoTobacco #WNTD2025

[ProtectOurNext @ProtectOurNext]

1 in 6 high school learners are vaping — and it gets worse.
Dr. van Zyl-Smit reveals:
In some matric classes, over 40% are hooked.
Study covered 25,000 learners across 52 schools.
The Evidence Room is open. Witness the truth:
https://t.co/aR3CzdSks9
#ProtectOurNext #LayTheCharge

[ProtectOurNext @ProtectOurNext]

We’ve witnessed young people, parents, and community members stop, engage, and speak up — each one adding their voice to the growing call for a tobacco-free future..
Because this is more than a campaign — it’s a movement.
#ProtectOurNext #PeopleVsBigTobacco

[ProtectOurNext @ProtectOurNext]

Africa’s 15–24 age group is growing — and Big Tobacco sees profit.
Vape shops are popping up near campuses, not in areas where people smoke the most.

This isn’t random. It’s calculated youth targeting.
#ProtectOurNext #BigTobaccoExposed

[Gauteng Health @GautengHealth]

Skeem saam, qaphela! Puff n’ pass with friends also makes you vulnerable to infections like tuberculosis and hepatitis which may be passed to other smokers #ASmokeFreeGauteng #Hubbly

[NationalCouncilAgainstSmoking @SAQuitline]

Research has shown that smoking actually increases anxiety and tension. Quitting smoking can help you improve your mental health. We encourage you to make the bold step of quitting smoking today.
Our Quitline officers can help you quit.
Call: 011 720 3145
WhatsApp: [phone]

[NationalCouncilAgainstSmoking @SAQuitline]

Happy Heritage Day Mzansi.
🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
As we celebrate our diverse cultures, @drcathyegbe poses a question about Tobacco smoking and our Heritage.
MUST READ.
https://t.co/PWZ0PEhwUV

[NationalCouncilAgainstSmoking @SAQuitline]

Vapes and Hubbly are just as bad as cigarettes. You crave a puff of hubbly or need to a puff of your vape because it's an addictive tobacco product.

We can help you Quit smoking today.

Contact our Quitline today.
Call: 011 720 3145
WhatsApp: [phone]

[NationalCouncilAgainstSmoking @SAQuitline]

This is the sigh. You can quit smoking today.

We can help you quit smoking.
Contact our Quitline today.
Call: 011 720 3145
WhatsApp: [phone]

[Tobacco-Free Kids Global @CTFKGlobal]

South Africa’s youth are under siege from the tobacco industry’s aggressive marketing. Proposed legislation there offers crucial protection by closing regulatory gaps and imposing stricter controls on these harmful products -- the Tobacco Bill offers a comprehensive approach to stop tobacco’s destructive practices in its tracks.

Let’s make sure South Africa’s children and future generations are safe from the grip of addiction by pushing for this bill to be passed into law.

Learn more: https://t.co/RPBuK83ng7

[Newzroom Afrika @Newzroom405]

The Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill is back in parliament as pressure mounts for the government to enact it. Global Adult Tobacco Survey SA Report shows that E-cigarette use among youth is on the rise, raising concerns about nicotine addiction and long-term health implications. Prof. Lekan Ayo-Yusuf says the bill is not the ban on the sale of tobacco but regulating its use to protect the youth.

Watch: https://t.co/jQIQwLsbhG

#Newzroom405

[SAfmRadio 📻 @SAfmRadio]

[ON AIR] Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill revived by Parliament for more consideration after lapsed at the end of the previous administration. Lekan Ayo-Yusuf, Head of School of Health Systems, UP speaks with @JonGericke on #SAfmBreakfast
#sabcnews

[NationalCouncilAgainstSmoking @SAQuitline]

This #WomensMonth2024 @ProtectOurNext profiles NCAS Deputy Director and Public Health Lawyer Dr Sharon Nyatsanza. A leading force for tobacco control and a remarkable champion for Smoke Free South Africa. This is what #WomensDay means to her.

[NationalCouncilAgainstSmoking @SAQuitline]

Today, we celebrate the fierce and strong women behind the fight for a Smoke-Free South Africa at the National Council Against Smoking.

We wish you a Happy Women's Day.
#WomensDay2024 #TobaccoFreeWomen #SmokeFree

[ProtectOurNext @ProtectOurNext]

Exciting News! We’re thrilled to give you a sneak peek of our upcoming Women’s Month video series, featuring the powerful voices of our leading ladies from Protect Our Next. 🌟💪 [1/2]

[ProtectOurNext @ProtectOurNext]

Did you know the impact of tobacco on women’s health? We’re unpacking important health facts throughout this month. Stay tuned for eye-opening insights and join us in advocating for a healthier future!

#WomensMonth #ProtectOurNext #HealthFacts #TobaccoControl #WomensHealth

[NationalCouncilAgainstSmoking @SAQuitline]

This #MandelaDay2024 we remember Madeba words around how harmful smoking is during the 1992 Word No Tobacco Day celebrations in South Africa.