Lift the ban of selling tobacco in South Africa during lockdown
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#803
I am a smoker. To me cigarettes are essential. Yes, I know I shouldn't smoke, but it is my only stress relief and I am addicted to them.Pamela Butterworth (Johannesburg, 2020-04-08)
#807
I am signing because this ban of cigarettes was a bit sneeky informing smokers 1 day befor the lockdown that cigarettes are not essential. Forcing people to quit smoking during the lockdown is evil and discrimative.Anzel Hossain (Centurion, 2020-04-08)
#809
Its our choice to smoke. if they make everything illegal what will people start doing illegal to get hold of what they wantHanna Engelbrecht (pietretief, 2020-04-08)
#810
Because im a smoker and not everyone had the money to buy bulk on sig ect...they can lift the ban on hours to buy sig like between 6am to 12pm mo to fri ....they could lift the ban on taxi's and on the capisity of how many per taxi so they can do the same for smokers....Did they ever think how many domestic violence there will be if people cant get sig...or how many shops they will break into...
Erika Avenant (Pretoria, 2020-04-08)
#812
I'm signing because I do not one harm to smoke in my yard no one near and my yard close. Lift the ban for sigarette! #Debs Bam (Elliaras, 2020-04-08)
#823
Because people are suffering and it force them to turn to the black marketRia Le Roux (Gauteng, 2020-04-08)
#824
I was not adequately given time to purchase my monthly smokesFrances Badenhorst (Benoni, 2020-04-08)
#825
I am a smoker and I bother no one and is not harmful like alcohol isAdele Lombard (Weatern cape, 2020-04-08)
#827
I'm a smoker and have great difficulty in coping with the ban and withdrawal simptoms.Phyllis Prinsloo (Standerton, 2020-04-08)
#834
All of aboveKate Whitfield (Port Elizabeth, 2020-04-08)
#838
Need to be able to buy smokes will we are in lockdownRachel Munro (Johannesburg, 2020-04-08)
#839
I don’t see the point in having a ban on tobacco. Alcohol yes but cigarettes no.Michelle Saunders (Brakpan, 2020-04-08)
#840
this a silly move by a silly dictator - think of something more constructive as more looting will be happening and underground sales will rise - this will not help in keeping people indoors !!Deon Aylward (Western Cape, 2020-04-08)
#843
I am a Smoker and it's my choice to smokeDonnita Etsebeth (Johannesburg, 2020-04-08)
#844
Because its unfare to impose this extra stress on an already stressed populationJames Newbery (Strand, 2020-04-08)
#845
Cigarettes is for most smoker a essential product and create stress that can result in violence if not available.Etienne Henn (Gordonsbay, 2020-04-08)
#846
Im a regular smoker and i have been struggto fine and buy smokes its my sttess releafRicardo Marais (Johannesburg, 2020-04-08)
#849
We want the president to upilict the ban of buying smokes as we need it for our stress level.Nico Strauss (Durban, 2020-04-08)
#851
It is taking away our rights....Melanie Gerreira (Benoni, 2020-04-08)
#855
I am a smoker and it helps me cope with the stress we all currently have. I dont want to buy illegally and get into trouble.Mario Dos Santos (Alberton, 2020-04-08)
#856
A.SwanepoelAnita Swanepoel (Boksburg, 2020-04-08)
#859
This will cause us as smokers to not have to look for it on the black market currentlyIt is our stress relief
will stop crime where people get to the point of they will rob a shop just for cigarettes
Family violance as a person that has withdrawal symptoms gets violant
Govermant losing alot on taxes
Jobs are at risk
Lize Hekel (Pretoria North, 2020-04-08)
#860
I'm a smoker and it's not right to take it awayLandi Uys (Pretoria, 2020-04-08)
#862
Government needs now more that ever any tax revenue they can get.Madelein Potgieter (Brakpan, 2020-04-08)
#864
I'm signing because I need to get cigatesttes.Jo-Dee Morris (Edenvale, 2020-04-08)
#865
Protecting my family from violence...Mauzette Marais (Pretoria, 2020-04-08)
#866
I am a smoker and not harming anybody with this. Why ban cigarettes I do not understand what harm this can do to anybody but me.Lorinda Fritz (Buccleuch, 2020-04-08)
#868
Because I am a smoker and have become stressed and moody and depressed because I cannot smoke.Antoinette Ferreira (Roodepoort, 2020-04-08)
#869
I am a smoker.. and feel that it will negatively impact the health system further with people with withdrawal seeking medical attentionMathilda Els (Pretoria, 2020-04-08)
#876
I support the petition. I think it's a personal vandetta of the Minister of police. An example of Authoritarian Leadership.More evil than good will stem from this.
Jan Harding (Boksburg, 2020-04-08)
#877
I am a smokerGary Anderson (Johannesburg, 2020-04-08)
#879
I'm a smoker. Freedom of choice. Freedom of speechTina Coetzee (Burgersfort, 2020-04-08)
#880
Smokes are essential to many pe6Cj Jacobs (Cape town, 2020-04-08)
#883
I’m signing because aggravating some of my patients stress levels, while already putting a lot of strain on them with the lockdown and fears are compromising their health more to contract the COVID-19 virus!Sonja De Jong (Somerset West, 2020-04-08)
#884
Im a smoker. My rights are being violated.Johan Gouws (Cullinan, 2020-04-08)
#886
Lift the ban of siggaretsBetsie Van der Merwe (Pretoria, 2020-04-08)
#888
It is ridiculous. Even prisoners are allowed to smoke when they serving time. We did not commit a crime!!!Adri Coetzee (Gordonsbay, 2020-04-08)
#889
Please lift the banCeleste Bekker (Three rivers, 2020-04-08)
#895
I am not a smoker. This is an addition and this is not the way to motivate health. Adding stress to an already stressful situation. I am also conserned about the sin tax hole and illegal sellingCorne Van den Heever (Roodepoort, 2020-04-08)
#897
This is unreasonableRina Van Wyk (Pretoria, 2020-04-08)
#899
I am addicted to nicotine and this keeps me calm. Without smoking I will lose all control and find it difficult to cope with daily living.Lone Muller (Edenvale, 2020-04-08)
#904
I am a smoker and i dont understand why this is a danger of spreading the virusHardus Engelbrecht (Pretoria, 2020-04-08)
#905
It is very stressful not having cigarettes. The anger and anxiety is terrible. Ir will cause a lot of people going into a stage of anxiety. Please please lift the banLinda McKenzie (Edenvale, 2020-04-08)
#906
I'm a smoker and ex alcoholic. Cigarettes are my go to instead of drinkingEddie Ryan (Primrose, 2020-04-08)
#907
AS a smoker for many years, I need to smoke to keep my mental state at ease during the lock down, What we are going through is very hard on all of us as we have never gone through it before and this is why smoking is important to us smokers.Meka Leigh Jansen (Cape Town, 2020-04-08)
#908
It's stupid law that infringes on the rights of citizensTrevor Blumberg (Johannesburg, 2020-04-08)
#909
This is my choice lift the blarry ban.Heila Breedt (SIMONSTOWN, 2020-04-08)
#921
Being able to de-stress by having a cigarette will be preventing unnecessary agitated behaviour, especially when there are kids that need homeschooling done and we are stuck at home 24/7. Cigarettes are not like alcohol which causes drowsiness, lack of focus or aggression possibly. If bought in conjunction with essential goods(like food) at retailers like Checkers, PnP, garage convenient stores, etc, where social distancing is practiced, I see no harm or possible spread of the Corona Virus, but only positives like calmer parents, better for the countries finances, etc.Heidi Van Zyl (Somerset West, 2020-04-08)
#922
I'm worried about the economy and the smokers.Gail Anderson (Boksburg, 2020-04-08)
#923
his will cause us as smokers to not have to look for it on the black market currentlyIt is our stress relief
will stop crime where people get to the point of they will rob a shop just for cigarettes
Family violence as a person that has withdrawal symptoms gets violent
Government losing a lot on taxes
Malene Jacobs (Cape Town, 2020-04-08)
#926
I vape and my coils are finished and it’s essential to be able to buy new coils. This is just ridiculousCeleste Thiart (Cape Town, 2020-04-08)
#927
Lift the ban.. Cigarettes have nothing to do with the virus and while u at it lift the ban on alcohol as wellMandi O'Brien (Amanzimtoti, 2020-04-08)
#930
Want ek is ook n rokerMarcel Preez (Johannesburg, 2020-04-08)
#931
I am signing this because I would ratger smoke safe at home than have a drink. More and more liquor stores are being robbed for sigarettes and the thiefs take alcohol and cause accidents in there effort. I ratger be safe at home than in JailJeanitta Beukes (Germiston, 2020-04-08)
#932
Small relief of stressRose Liebenberg (Gauteng, 2020-04-08)
#933
I don't think the government has the right, to tell people they can't smoke. This will be causing even more stress, in families, locked together.Edwin Brussow (Alberton, 2020-04-08)
#934
Im a smoker too but see many pple going to court for selling sigarette, wich cant transmit any disease! Lockdown is hard enough with school kids home!Elizabeth Van Vuuren (Vreestate, 2020-04-08)
#936
I'm fully aware of ALL the problems with regards to smoking, whether it's Covid or any other time - I should be able to make up my own mind if I want to quit - I DONT WANT TO QUIT at this time - Lift the ban for those of us that want to smoke immediatelyClaudia Mostert (Cape Town, 2020-04-08)
#939
I am a smoker.Regard De Bruyn (Burgersfort, 2020-04-08)
#940
I am a smoker, I get very aggressive and annoyed towards my husband and children if I don't smoke. I don't go out, I stay at home with my kids all day, every day since before lockdown. So I NEED TO SMOKE FOR MY SANITY.Krischka Smit (Pretoria, 2020-04-08)
#946
Withdrawal symptoms can be life threateningDelene Mynhardt (Pretoria, 2020-04-08)
#948
As a smoker, I need to smoke to keep me calm. When I run out of cigarettes, I will be forced to get them illegally.Desiree Van Wyk (Richards 3, 2020-04-08)
#950
I am a smokerBronwen Nichol (Vanderbijlpark, 2020-04-08)
#956
This is bullshit getting people addicted and then just taking it awayDerek Pavier (Jhb, 2020-04-08)
#960
I'm a smokerKaren Kemper (Edenvale, 2020-04-08)
#961
By banning it you create more than half of the current viloent actions at homes against parners and children as a smoker has severe withdrawal syptoms which can make them violentWendy Jacobs (boksburg, 2020-04-08)
#962
I am a smoker and see no radon for the banning of itLance Hambly (Cape town, 2020-04-08)
#964
I am a smoker and its my legal right to chose if i want to smoke or not.Its how i cope with life and stressCarlien Pillay (Midrand, 2020-04-08)
#966
I'm signing because this is a very dangerous practise. Smokers will go to all lengths to get smokes and break their lockdown. Stopping a nation from smoking and go cold turkey will have devastating effects on families as smokers will be irritable and take it out on their families as well. This is absolutely crazy. I do not see any rational thought behind this absurd decision. More people will be admitted to hospitals and for stress problems. This is ludicrous.Vera Williams (Boksburg, 2020-04-08)
#967
I would like to request that the banning of sellingo tabacco products be lifted as the Corona Virus is stressful enough.Liesel Du Plessis (Johannesburg, 2020-04-08)
#968
We pay tax on cigarettes and it is a source of income to the government ànd shop owners.No justification on this ban either.
Sharon Killian (Gauteng, 2020-04-08)
#970
I have been a smoker for 40 years. Plus the economy is losing billions in taxes with this banCharmaine Storm (Delmas, 2020-04-08)
#973
I am forced to break lockdown and find an illegal source of cigarettes. Screw you for turning me into a criminal.Linnea Bester (Gordon's Bay, 2020-04-08)
#974
I realy think it is a stupid lockdown law !!!!!Peet Venter (Reddersburg, 2020-04-08)
#976
Because I am s smoker and not being able to buy sigarettes just doesn't make sense. Banning smokers from buying sigarettes but not banning fat people from not buying sweets and treats?Jonty Beukes (Kempton Park, 2020-04-08)
#979
Because I believe that sigarettes won't spread the virus.Johan Schmidt (Groblersdal, 2020-04-08)
#982
I agree that the ban of cigarettes will cause criminality and is a violation of my basic right.Sharon Beux (Johannesburg, 2020-04-08)
#985
I find it ridiculous...banning smoking won't stop virus spreading...same for selling alcohol...absurd!Sharon Smit (Reddersburg, 2020-04-08)
#986
Its a personal choice, doesn't change your personalityErika Laughton (Randburg, 2020-04-08)
#996
I am a smoker for a few years and can not go without it at this stage. There are so many out there who are smoking. Other countries allow it. Please we need to buy sigarettesMagriet Bester (Strand, 2020-04-08)