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.
Former SARS lawyer Telita Snyckers knows a thing or two about the illicit cigarette trade, and says the tobacco sales ban is a terrible policy decision.
It’s been 123 days since South Africans could legally purchase tobacco products, but you’ll be well aware that making something illegal doesn’t stop it from being sold.
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.
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.
Professor Shabir Madhi isn’t one to mince his words, and he was honest in his assessment of the tobacco sales ban and what lies ahead.
As the tobacco sales ban continues, angry South Africans continue to draw links between Adriano Mazzotti and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.
South Africa’s tobacco industry battles wouldn’t look out of place in a spy novel, says Pauw, touching on some of the smuggling game’s biggest hitters.
British American Tobacco SA has had enough of the tobacco sales ban, and is initiating urgent legal proceedings.