THE EFFECTS OF THE TOBACCO PRODUCTS CONTROL AMENDMENT ACT OF 1999 ON RESTAURANT REVENUES IN SOUTH AFRICA: A PANEL DATA APPROACH

2006 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-130
Author(s):  
evanh. blecher
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Tobacco Products

scholarly journals Does the national innovation system spur economic growth in Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa economies? Evidence from panel data

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brima Sesay ◽  
Zhao Yulin ◽  
Fang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
National Innovation System ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Potential Growth ◽  
Data Set ◽  
The Relationship

The question as to whether the national innovation system (NIS) plays a significant positive role in influencing economic growth has been intensely debated by academics as well as policy analysts. The main controversy, however, is the fact that the ongoing empirical evidences on the relationship between innovation and economic growth are still mixed. The aim of this paper is to provide further evidence on the relationship between the NIS and economic growth using consistent and reliable data from a sample of emerging economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa [BRICS]). The research has a BRICS focus and constructs NIS using historical panel data set for the main variables, that is, university enrolment rate for science and engineering students, government research and development expenditure, high-tech export and the enclosure of control variables covering the period 2000Q1–2013Q4. The study employed a dynamic panel estimation technique with a view of evaluating the relative impact of the NIS on economic growth in BRICS. The results revealed that the NIS as a whole has a positive effect on economic growth in BRICS economies. An important policy implication emerging from this study is that extra efforts are needed by emerging economies to promote the development of a NIS so as to explore the potential growth-inducing effects of a well-functioning NIS. Consequently, findings from this study have offered some persuading indicators for BRICS economies to explore the development of a NIS as a potential opportunity to speed up their economic growth.

scholarly journals E-cigarette advertising exposure among South African adults in 2017: findings from a nationally representative cross-sectional survey

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. e048462
Author(s):  
Israel Terungwa Agaku ◽  
Catherine O Egbe ◽  
Olalekan A Ayo-Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
South African ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tobacco Products ◽  
Cigarette Advertising ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Advertising Exposure ◽  
Electronic Delivery

ObjectivesIn South Africa, the Control of Tobacco and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill seeks to regulate e-cigarettes as tobacco products, including their advertising, promotion and sponsorship. Population data on e-cigarette advertising in South Africa are needed to inform public health programs, practice and policy. We examined self-reported e-cigarette advertising exposure during 2017.DesignCross-sectional.SettingHousehold-based survey.Participants3063 individuals who participated in the 2017 South African Social Attitudes survey, a nationally representative, in-person survey of the non-institutionalised civilian adult population aged ≥16 yearsExposure‘In the past 12 months, have you seen advertisements or promotions for e-cigarettes (including e-shisha, e-pipe) on any of the following media: newspapers/magazines, billboards, in the malls or any other source?’Main outcomesBeliefs and attitudes regarding e-cigarettes.FindingsParticipants’ mean age was 37.7 years. Overall, 20.1% reported exposure to e-cigarette advertisements. By age, exposure was most prevalent among those aged 16–19 years (24.6%). Top sources of exposure among those exposed were stores, 40.7%; malls, 30.9%; and television, 32.5%. Of those aware of e-cigarettes, 61.2% believed ‘e-cigarette advertisements and promotion may make adolescents think of smoking traditional cigarettes’; 62.7% believed that ‘e-cigarette advertisements and promotions may make ex-smokers think of starting smoking cigarettes again’; and 59.5% supported the statement that ‘e-cigarette smoking should be banned indoors just as traditional cigarette smoking’. Notably, teens aged 16–19 reported the lowest prevalence (49.0%) of those believing that ‘e-cigarette advertisements and promotion may make adolescents think of smoking traditional cigarettes’, whereas this percentage was highest among those aged 55–64 years (73.2%).ConclusionComprehensive regulatory efforts are needed to address e-cigarette advertising, marketing and sponsorship in order to protect public health. The urgent enactment of the new tobacco control legislation, The Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill, can help reduce youth exposure to e-cigarette advertising in South Africa.

scholarly journals Crime and Economic Development in South Africa: A Panel Data Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol IX (Issue 2) ◽  
pp. 424-438
Author(s):  
Leward Jeke ◽  
Tafadzwa Chitenderu ◽  
Clement Moyo
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Panel Data Analysis

scholarly journals Financial crisis and capital structure: perspectives from an emerging market economy

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 789-799
Author(s):  
Annalien de Vries
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Financial Crisis ◽  
Capital Structure ◽  
South African ◽  
Market Economy ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Global Recession ◽  
The Capital Structure

World economies experienced one of the worst recessions in recorded history in 2008. South Africa, as an emerging economy, did not escape the negative effects of the global recession, and, as a result, experienced its first recession in almost two decades. During a recession, firms may need to adjust their capital structure in response to the adverse circumstances. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the South African recession on the capital structure of firms listed on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE). Panel data methodology was used for this study. The results indicate that the 2008-2009 South African recession did have a significant impact on the capital structure of South African firms and that financial managers actively managed their capital structure to adapt to the new environment and circumstances they were exposed to

Investigating the Determinants of Bank Performance in South Africa: A Panel Data Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 12-29
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Lawa ◽  
Luther-King Junior Zogli ◽  
Bongani Innocent Dlamini
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Bank Performance

scholarly journals Survey of bar-lounges and restaurants regarding compliance with the current smoke-free regulation in Thulamela Municipality, South Africa

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thikolelwi R. Nemakhavhani ◽  
Henry A. Akinsola
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Tobacco Products ◽  
Structural Alterations ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Convenience Sampling

Background: The Tobacco Products Control Act, No. 83 of 1993 was introduced in South Africa in 1993. Due to the shortfalls of the 1993 Act, the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act, No. 12 of 1999 was passed in 1999. The regulation relating to smoking of tobacco products in public places was gazetted in 2000 and implemented in 2001.Setting: The setting for the study was all selected registered licensed bar-lounges including restaurants within the municipality. Purpose of the study: To examine compliance levels with the current smoke-free regulation at bar-lounges and restaurants in Thulamela Municipality.Objectives of the study: To observe whether structural alterations had been effected to accommodate smoking patrons. To observe whether tobacco-related litter was present in nonsmoking areas and in the outdoor areas within 5 meters of windows and entry ways. To observe whether individuals or groups engaged in smoking in non-smoking areas.Methods: An observational survey was conducted to measure the level of compliance by lounges and restaurants in Thulamela Municipality. A convenience sampling method was used to sample 56 bar-lounges, including restaurants. Data were collected using an observation log. Collected data were analysed using SPSS 20.0.Results: The study findings noted low compliance with the legislation with only one establishment (1.8%) complying with the requirements of the legislation.Conclusion: The level of compliance with the legislation is in a very low state in Thulamela Municipality. Further research is needed to explore factors influencing non-compliance with the regulation.Keywords: Tobacco, legislations, compliance, restrictions, establishments, evaluation

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