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Tobacco companies and suppliers lost income during the early stages of the lockdown, which raises questions about the potential for future damages claims.Image: 123rf.com/ marcbruxelle
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Blow for smokers as Fita has court setback but tobacco battle continues

The Fair-Trade Independent Tobacco Association (Fita) says it will petition the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) after a setback in court in its challenge to the tobacco sales ban on Friday. Fita was seeking leave to appeal against a…

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Tobacco companies and suppliers lost income during the early stages of the lockdown, which raises questions about the potential for future damages claims.Image: 123rf.com/ marcbruxelle
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Cigarette smuggler faces R600,000 fine or five years in jail

A 33-year-old man caught smuggling illicit cigarettes worth over R200,000 in May was found guilty on Tuesday. Desta Andualem was convicted by the Musina regional court. He was ordered to pay a fine of R600,000 or serve a five-year…

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