Unauthorised payments of R6.6 million were made, while money was also spent on room service, spa treatments and cigarettes.
Sold in brightly-coloured packaging with innocent-sounding flavours, vapes are being consumed like candy by our kids while the health risks pile up.
Vapes seem to be a lifeboat for many smokers and have been called ‘quit-aids’ in the battle between tobacco billionaires and those keen to not die from cancer.
The Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill, due to be introduced to the National Assembly soon, will radically change the laws around smoking.
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Marlboros gone by 2031. Europe clamps down. Mafia vibes. 600km/h train. Heather Graham.
During his budget speech on Wednesday, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced an increase in sin taxes, which will see the price of alcohol and tobacco products increase.
A draft bill that would further regulate the consumption of nicotine products, including a 100% ban on smoking in public places, will be put before Ramaphosa’s cabinet for approval.
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The Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association (FITA) has announced that it will continue with its legal action.
According to sources familiar with discussions during yesterday’s NCCC meeting, chaired by President Ramaphosa, the bans could soon be lifted.
SA smokers who haven’t kicked the habit during lockdown are paying an arm and a leg for ciggies, as prices soar at differing rates across the country.
In the ongoing trial of 19-year-old Romando Meyer, who is facing murder charges, it is alleged that a fight over the price of a loose cigarette led to the death of Emile “Milo” Anthony, 23.
I wouldn’t bust open your final pack of smuggled cigarettes just yet, but I’m sure many smokers will be looking at this as positive news.
British American Tobacco SA has had enough of the tobacco sales ban, and is initiating urgent legal proceedings.
The World Health Organisation’s advice has been cited as one of the reasons for the tobacco ban, so let’s break it down.
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Smokers around the country are now being faced with some very tough decisions, as the cost of cheap knock-off brands skyrockets.
A lawyer weighs in on what could happen if you’re caught advertising illicit alcohol or tobacco products on social media.
Give this man a cigarette. SA SME chaos. Caxton doom. UK picnics. NZ 100-people gatherings. The Simpsons COVID-19 predictions.
Renowned tobacco smuggler Adriano Mazzotti has come forward to address claims that he influenced the government’s decision to ban cigarette sales.
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Last night, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, dropped the bomb that the government would be going back on the decision to allow the sale of tobacco products.
How many packs of Stuyvie Blue for a bottle of good red? Apparently it’s three, and it might be delivered via drone.
Perhaps now is the time to see if you can kick your habit, as we head into 21 days of national lockdown.
South Africa’s proposed tobacco law changes take a very tough stance on the matter, and now tobacco lobbyists are fighting back.
Besides having zero artificial additives and being 100% natural, these ciggies also happen to have biodegradable filters made from wooden sponge.
Kim Jong Un stopped for a smoke on his way to Hanoi to meet with Trump, and the sneaky video footage is proving popular.
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced that South Africans are going to be paying a lot more for booze and ciggies in the near future.
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