A tent, reminiscent of a stylish cocktail lounge, has been set up as the smoking room for journalists at the ANC's national conference in Mangaung, Bloemfontein.
The airconditioned perspex-walled marquee was filled with black and white sofas, chairs and ottomans with a scattering of throw pillows, and grey-color shaggy carpets.
Amongst the sofas were white tables, with British American Tobacco branding, and bar stools. On each table was a vase with red plastic flowers inside.
Reporters were so impressed by the room that even the non-smokers said they would spend time in there.
An African National Congress official said the room was sponsored.
Two cigarette vending machines and water coolers had been placed in the tent.
There was also flat screen televisions where the media could watch DStv. - Sapa