Outrage as US NGO representative joins Nedlac

The presence of a controversial foreign non-governmental organisation as part of a government delegation to present a state position during a National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) debate on the Tobacco Bill raised concerns of external influence in South Africa's policy-making processes.

- Eric Mthobeli Naki

A parliamentarian and the business and community components within Nedlac raised concerns about the unprecedented attendance of a representative from an American anti-tobacco advocacy organisation, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK), at a meeting that discussed the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill.