How CANSA Is Tackling The Vaping Pandemic In SA

In this episode, we speak to Lorraine Govender, National Manager of Health Programmes at the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). As the world marks World No Tobacco Day, Lorraine unpacks how the tobacco and vaping industries are targeting South Africa’s youth with slick marketing and sweet flavours. She discusses the urgent need for stronger legislation, the alarming rise in teen vaping, and what CANSA is doing—alongside young activists—to push back. From youth-led walks to policy advocacy, this is a powerful conversation about protecting the next generation from nicotine addiction.