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Top news items in major S. African media outlets

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CAPE TOWN, May 31 (Xinhua) -- The following are top news items in South African major media outlets on Thursday.

-- Although the government's new anti-smoking Bill aims to regulate e-cigarettes, this does not mean that they will be treated the same as regular cigarettes, Department of Health spokesperson Foster Mohale said on Wednesday, ahead of World No Tobacco Day 2018.(Health24)

-- South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Wednesday they will not participate in the African National Congress' discussions on nationalizing the central bank.(Eyewitness News)

-- Opposition parties in North West Province are keen to get answers on how former premier Supra Mahumapelo acquired a large business empire during his tenure. (South African Broadcasting Corporation) Enditem