Ministerial Power-Grab: How South Africa’s Tobacco Bill Undermines the Rule of Law Paper

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FMF Policy Brief

Summary

South Africa’s proposed Tobacco Bill poses a grave threat to constitutional governance and individual freedoms. This report exposes how excessive ministerial powers, vague provisions, and intrusive restrictions undermine the rule of law, violate fundamental rights, and erode parliamentary authority in favour of executive control.

Contributors

Gary Moore

Senior Associate

Martin van Staden

Head of Policy

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