South Africa

The law does not specifically prohibit the sale of single cigarette sticks; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of single cigarette sticks.

To align with FCTC Art. 16, the law should prohibit the sale of single cigarettes as this increases the affordability of cigarettes to minors.

The law restricts the placement of vending machines to designated smoking areas.

To align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, the law should prohibit vending machine sales of tobacco products as an inherent form of tobacco advertising and promotion. In addition, to align with FCTC Art. 16, the laws should ensure that vending machines are not placed where minors have access to them.

The law prohibits the sale and offer of sale of tobacco products through the internet.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines with respect to internet sales of tobacco products.

The law does not specifically prohibit the sale of smokeless tobacco products; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of smokeless tobacco products.

The law does not specifically prohibit the sale of waterpipe tobacco; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of waterpipe tobacco.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in any place where a person under the age of 18 receives education or training. Therefore, tobacco product sales are prohibited in schools and educational facilities.

The law does not prohibit or restrict the sale of tobacco products on playgrounds; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of tobacco products on playgrounds.

The law does not prohibit or restrict the sale of tobacco products in stadiums or arenas; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of tobacco products in stadiums/arenas.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in any health establishment contemplated in Sec. 1 of the National Health Act, 2003, including any pharmacy.

The law does not prohibit or restrict the sale of tobacco products in cultural facilities; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of tobacco products in cultural facilities.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco and tobacco-related products in pharmacies.  

The law does not require a minimum number of cigarette sticks per unit package.

To align with FCTC Art. 16, the law should prohibit the sale of small packets of cigarettes which increase the affordability to minors.

The law does not require a minimum weight per unit package of smokeless tobacco.

The law does not require a specific retail license or equivalent approval to sell tobacco products.

To align with FCTC Art. 15, the law should require retailers to obtain a license or equivalent approval to sell tobacco products.