Smoking unbanned at the University of Pretoria
The University of Pretoria has retracted a statement that it issued last week where it banned smoking at its campuses and other facilities.
“This was based on what we believed was a statement from the [office of the Minister of Higher Education]. This turned out not to be the case and I hereby retract the notice and apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
The university said that it issued its original notice in the best interest of students and staff, as it takes their health and well-being seriously.
“We urge everyone to continue to comply with the safety precautions that were put in place on the different campuses and in our residences,” the university said.
On Friday, the University of Pretoria issued a notice banning smoking at all its facilities, including campuses and residences, for the duration of the ban on the sale of tobacco products in South Africa.
It said that this was in accordance with a notice received from the Department of Higher Education and in line with the directives from the National Command Council.
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