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A country's coronavirus response is only as good as its president, writes Lawrence Hamilton. So how does South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa measure up?

Industry influence and government spats stalled regulations that could have curbed harmful alcohol use in South Africa nearly a decade ago.

South Africa confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus on 5 March. But experts say the public still does not need to purchase medical masks.

Are e-cigarettes dangerous? Are they safer for you than smoking? The World Health Organisation lays out what you need to know about your favourite vapes.

Is vaping really safer than smoking? Take a look at what we really know about the recent craze some say could help you quit smoking — and what’s behind the recent spate of vaping deaths abroad.

Can Tobacco money ever be washed clean? Most researchers at the University of Cape Town say no.

Could companies’ wooing of social media influencers be just a clever ploy to get around the country’s tobacco advertising ban?

A rare condition has caused this man’s body to age at super speed. Why?

Scientists and campaigners warn that factories in coastal villages are wreaking environmental and economic havoc.

South Africa’s top public health experts sat down to discuss the safety of e-cigarettes. The verdict? Stay away.

Find out why Mboweni's R1.14 hike won't be enough to cut smoking, save lives or bring in much-needed cash.

Desperate to reach Europe, migrants from Africa are travelling to Egypt to sell body parts to pay for their passage.

Does sex work legislation have an impact on violence and the spread of HIV? We follow two women who operate in opposite worlds to find out.

Claim: 49% of men and 34.1% of women in South Africa smoke tobacco. Is this true? Africa Check investigates.

In his speech, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni reprioritised millions for new health workers and hospital upgrades. Here’s what he needs to do next.

Find out what you need to know with this latest article in our series separating tobacco fact from fiction.