I am a bit behind on this one, I believe this was churned out on  2nd September 2009. Never the less I have to say something. KISS MY LILLY WHITE ASS! Ok, on a more serious note though, are they serious. I can understand the whole smoking inside thing, it gets cought up, eys burn, sinuses go bonkers and babies die, I understand that. But now I can’t smoke outside! Nee man!

Anyway, here are the new flaws…I mean Laws.

• It is now illegal for adults to smoke in a car where there is a child under 12 years of age.
• Fines up to a maximum of R50,000 will be handed to owners of a restaurant, pub, bar or workplace who breach the smoking laws and R500 for the individual smoker.
• Smoking is now illegal in “partially enclosed” public places such as covered patios, verandas, balconies, walkways and parking areas.
• Smoking is not permitted on premises, including private homes, used for commercial childcare activities, or for schooling or tutoring.
• The tobacco industry is no longer permitted to hold “parties” or use “viral” marketing to target young people.
• The sale of tobacco products to and by people under 18 years is prohibited, as is the sale of confectionery or toys resembling tobacco products.
• Also in the pipeline are rules to keep smoking away from entrances to buildings, and restrict it in sports stadiums, railway platforms, bus stops as well as outdoor dining areas.

Now even though I do plan on gutting down on my smoking, the new laws will still not stop me from smoking. These assholes are tightening the laws on smoking, how about consentrating on more urgent matters like the economy and crime that fucks more people up then smoking.