The move comes after Minister Dlamini-Zuma promised to consult the public should she at any stage seek to reinstate a temporary prohibition of the sale of tobacco.Read More
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BAT South Africa wants the government to clamp down on illicit trade following a substantial loss of market share during the coronavirus lockdown. Read More
But the company's legal challenge continues in court. Read More
But the tobacco industry persists with its legal challenge to prevent a reinstatement should Covid-19 infections spike again. Read More
The tobacco industry has been actively selling in the illicit market during South Africa's lockdown, according to a University of Cape Town academic. Read More
Cigarette smuggling thrives in southern Africa.Read More
The nation’s lockdown of legal cigarette sales during the Covid-19 pandemic has cost the country $241.7 million in excise tax revenues, according to the cigarette maker. Read More
Tobacco industry expresses concern about the rapid growth of the illicit market in South Africa. Read More
But it's unclear if the court ruling also covers tobacco. Read More
Government cites pressures relating to Covid-19. Read More