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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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933 cartons of illicit cigarettes with an estimated value of R100,000.Image: SAPS
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Police constable arrested for possession of illicit cigarettes

A 42-year-old Limpopo police constable and an accomplice have been arrested after they were found in possession of illicit cigarettes worth about R100,000. Police spokesperson Brig Motlafela Mojapelo said the constable, who was stationed…

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Ban on cigarettes will not make people quit smoking, Fita tells high court

The government’s claim that banning cigarette sales would make people give up smoking is “untenable and not supported by evidence”. This is according to court papers filed by the Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association (Fita), in…

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