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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: ActionSA slams the approval of radio ads regarding vaping
Description: ActionSA has slammed the Department of Health for approving radio ads claiming vaping is as harmful as smoking cigarettes. The party calls the statement false and misleading, citing scientific evidence that vaping poses fewer risks than combustible cigarettes. ActionSA accuses the Department of spreading propaganda and undermining Parliament by presenting unpassed provisions of the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill as law. The Bill remains under review by the Portfolio Committee on Health. Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA MP Dr. Kgosi Letlape