Ban on alcohol and cigarettes in South Africa

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dualmeister

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I doubt they will lift the ban anytime soon. These fkrs are making way too much money out of illicit cigarettes. In my area cigarettes are very easy to come by. Every single smoker I know has not quit despite the exuberant prices. I have also purchased brand name cigarettes for over R1500 in desperation. Due to life etc... I cannot afford to smoke my usual brand names and have resorted to rolling my own. Got some Colts, filters and tips so I'm sorted for a few weeks at least. Can't smoke the cheap crap anymore as it makes me feel physically ill.
 

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Four sources who have knowledge of the discussions told News24 that the economic devastation of the cigarette sales ban could no longer be justified. The country has lost billions of rand in tax revenue as a result of the ban and the illegal selling of cigarettes has flourished.
 

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Cape Town restaurants disappointed as alcohol ban matter postponed

CAPE TOWN - A group of Cape Town restaurants set to challenge the national lockdown regulations in court are disappointed that their case will only be heard at the end of the month.

The matter was set down for Tuesday but was postponed for two weeks.

The applicants want all eateries with a valid liquor licence to be allowed to serve alcohol for on-site consumption.

Owner at Chef’s Warehouse Liam Tomlin said the aim of the court application was to prevent a jobs bloodbath and a spate of permanent restaurant closures in South Africa.

“Every single restaurant that has a licence relies on that money; that's why we have those licences to sell alcohol.”
In court papers, minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma argues alcohol sales are banned to avoid over burdening hospital trauma units and save resources for the fight against COVID-19.

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Lets wait and see, I have my doubts, lets not forget the internal ANC Document that said they wont lift the cigarette ban till all levels are lifted...
 

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As legit as any of the articles ive seen today
Dunno hey, my spidey senses have been tingling surrounding the date of the 15th. Hoping my gut is right. But then again, my gut instinct took me on a road trip from jhb to bloem on a Friday night, at 10 pm, with no particular plan or prep(student days), so my track record on gut feelings is **** at best.
 
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