SATFYF2030

09/04/2026

This , we Stood Firmly with Science, Not Industry Misinformation!

The evidence is clear: e-cigarettes are not harmless, and delaying regulation puts young people at grave risk.

When the to***co industry says “the science isn’t there,” what they really mean is: regulation threatens profits. We refuse to gamble with our generation’s health.

The To***co Control Bill NEEDS to be passed! Young people DESERVE to be protected! The science EXISTS!

Read More: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/science-we-just-choose-listen-south-african-to***co-free-youth-f-x2ude

24/03/2026

World TB Day 2026: Yes! We Can End TB

South Africa continues to carry one of the highest TB burdens globally - with an estimated 249,000 people falling ill and over 54,000 lives lost in 2024 alone.

While progress is being made, too many people are still missed, undiagnosed, or left behind.

Through the National TB Recovery Plan, South Africa is accelerating testing, prevention, and treatment to close these gaps and get back on track to end TB.

But we cannot ignore one of the biggest risk factors: to***co use. Smoking damages the lungs, weakens immunity, and significantly increases the risk of TB infection, severe disease, and death.

Ending TB means addressing all its drivers.

This World TB Day, we reflect: are we doing enough to protect our communities, especially young people, from both TB and to***co?

21/03/2026

The right to health is a human right. Protecting people - especially the youth, from to***co and ni****ne harm is not optional, it’s essential and urgent. It’s time to put people before profit.

25/12/2025

The South African To***co-Free Youth Forum wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas, and a restful, and safe cross-over to the new year!

19/12/2025

And just like that, the 2025 chapter comes to a close! 👏
We learned, we fought grew, we grew, and we cannot wait to do it again next year. 😀

The South African To***co-Free Youth Forum wishes you and your loved ones a restful festive season. 🎉

See you in 2026!

17/12/2025

Our Year-End Webinar, “Unfinished Business: 2025 in Review, 2026 in Focus,” was a powerful reminder that youth advocacy remains central to advancing to***co control in South Africa.

We are grateful to our speakers, ambassadors, partners, and all participants who joined us to reflect on the year, unpack the To***co Control Bill, and prepare for the work ahead. Your voices, engagement, and commitment fuel this movement.

As we head into the festive season and look toward 2026, we remain united in our call for stronger protections, informed communities, and a smoke-free generation in our lifetime.

09/12/2025

We’re Closing 2025 with Power!

Join us for the SATFYF Year-End Webinar as we unpack the wins, challenges, and unfinished business of 2025, and set our goals for a stronger, youth-led 2026.

We’re excited to welcome:
🚭 Ingrid Bame, Project Coordinator at the National Council Against Smoking
🚭 Zinhle Ngcobo, Project Assistant at the Campaign for To***co-Free Kids

Our speakers will break down the latest policy developments, industry tactics, and what young advocates need to know as we gear up for the next chapter of the TC Bill. And yes, we’re also talking FESTIVE SEASON safety.

Register now: https://shorturl.at/6h0al

05/12/2025

Happy World Volunteer Day!

From raising awareness in communities to challenging industry tactics, SATFYF volunteers are shaping a healthier, safer South Africa. Today, we extend our greatest gratitude to YOU!

Are you an Ambassador? Tell us in the chats when you joined us. 🚭✊ If you are interested in joining, follow the link in our bio. 😃

01/12/2025

This World AIDS Day, we honour progress, remember lives lost, and recommit to protecting health for all. To***co and ni****ne use remain major drivers of illness for people living with HIV, increasing risks of infections, cardiovascular disease, and early mortality.

As we work toward an AIDS-free future, we must also confront the industries that profit from products that harm our communities.

Stronger to***co control laws, including South Africa’s To***co Control Bill, are essential to safeguarding vulnerable populations and advancing public health equity.

Check out the UNAIDS 2025 World AIDS Day Report: https://www.unaids.org/en/2025-world-aids-day

21/11/2025

As enters its final stretch, young people from around the world are marking a powerful moment - 20 years of the WHO FCTC, a instrumental treaty that continues to guide global action for a healthier, to***co-free future.

Today was especially inspiring, we had the opportunity to meet the President of COP11, Dr. Reina Roa, reaffirming that our voices belong not on the sidelines, but at the centre of to***co control conversations. This gathering was more than symbolic; it reflected a growing recognition that young people are essential partners in shaping stronger policies, closing loopholes, and holding the industry accountable.

As we look toward the outcomes of COP11, we carry a renewed sense of responsibility and hope. The next 20 years of the FCTC must be bold, inclusive, and unshakable, and young people are ready to help lead the way.

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21/11/2025