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The Western Cape high court on Friday ruled that the decision to ban cigarettes during SA’s coronavirus lockdown was unconstitutional.Image: 123RF/Gin Sanders
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Government clarifies ‘incorrect’ tweet on sale of ciggie and booze ban during lockdown

Timeslive UNATHI NKANJENI The government has backtracked on an “incorrect” tweet regarding the ban on cigarettes and alcohol sales during the lockdown. On Wednesday, the government said the ban on the sale of alcohol and cigarettes would…

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Probe under way into how alcohol is ‘clogging’ hospital beds

The health department has appointed a “special task team” to assess the impact of alcohol consumption during the lockdown on already under-pressure health infrastructure. Health director-general Sandile Buthelezi made the announcement…

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