Tobacco Bill Chaos: You Could Be Arrested for Smoking in Your Own Car

In this episode, Phumi sits down with a parliamentarian to unpack the real impact of the bill, from controversial definitions of “smoking” to the unintended consequences for informal traders and the economy.



They discuss:



Why smokers could technically be arrested in their own cars or homes

The explosive growth of the illicit cigarette market

How stricter regulations could hurt township economies

Whether the government even has the capacity to enforce the law



Is this smart public health policy or a law that misses the mark entirely? The Burning Platform