South Africa

Butts on the line: king-size ciggie war begins​

05 May 2020 - 05:58 By graeme hosken
subscribe Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.
Subscribe now
Tobacco companies are in court demanding that the ban on cigarettes sales be lifted amid Covid-19 pandemic which has killed more than 130 South Africans.
Tobacco companies are in court demanding that the ban on cigarettes sales be lifted amid Covid-19 pandemic which has killed more than 130 South Africans.
Image: REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo

SA’s tobacco industry has thrown down the gauntlet to government.

In court papers it is demanding that the ban on cigarettes and tobacco products be lifted.

subscribe Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.
Subscribe now

Most read

  1. Lottery winner can travel abroad to meet grandchild for the first time South Africa
  2. Ten years in jail for celebrity chef who defrauded Sars of R3.1m South Africa
  3. Sello’s PhD from bogus college, Nzimande confirms South Africa
  4. Tembisa Hospital's suspended boss Ashley Mthunzi dies South Africa
  5. Jub Jub to apply for amendment of his bail conditions on Thursday South Africa

Latest Videos

Mikel Arteta salutes ‘unbelievable’ Kai Havertz after another impressive display
2 Malaysian military helicopters collide and crash while training, killing all ...