Annah Gela

Annah Gela is a South African politician of the African National Congress (ANC) who had been a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa from 2019 until 2024. Quotes The inputs received, for and against the Bill, will assist members when they deliberate and decide on the Bill. We remain grateful for the input, both oral and written and recommit to giving them due consideration. The public hearings in the Eastern Cape and throughout the country have been a true testament of democracy in action,” Despite contrasting views on the Bill, participants agreed that the enforcement of the regulations remains a challenge that needs to be reevaluated. Some participants against the Bill argued that the South African Police Service is overburdened by the high crime rate, which will make this Bill impossible to enforce. Business owners also argued that compliance with smoke-free zones will be difficult to monitor and might harm their businesses. Those supporting the Bill called for enhanced monitoring and enforcement mechanisms to prevent the sale of tobacco products to children. regulations for tobacco and electronic delivery systems to highlight that electronic delivery systems are less harmful than combustible cigarettes and provide an alternative toward the achievement of the goal of reducing consumption of tobacco products. Some participants referred to the success of the differentiated and evidence-based approach in other countries and argued that South Africa should adopt this approach. Meanwhile, supporters of the Bill argued that the health and wellbeing of South Africans should supersede the need for profit. Parents highlighted their concerns about the increasing inclination to smoke among the youth. They argued that the implementation of this Bill will protect the most vulnerable, including children, non-smokers and pregnant women against dangers posed by second hand smoke inhalation. While some participants supported the Bill, there was an argument that small-scale traders must be protected to ensure the sustainability of their businesses. External links Category:Living people