Ban on alcohol and cigarettes in South Africa

[Groen92]

Got to be strong couple more weeks now level 3 is coming I can feel it in my bones...... or could it be the withdrawal symptoms ?

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I hope they let us light up on lvl 3 and not ban our smokes permanently out of spite.

 

[ghostRgg]

Watch, Level 3 = Alcohol is unbanned and Cigarettes stay banned. HA end me.

 

[BackStabbath]

Watch, Level 3 = Alcohol is unbanned and Cigarettes stay banned. HA end me.

I was wondering how you comb your hair so the horns don’t show.

 

[Temujin]

Tobacco industry threaten SA government over cigarettes ban - The Money Show

Sinenhlanhla Mnguni, Chairperson of the Fair-Trade Independent Tobacco Association talks about the industry standoff with the government over cigarettes ban. Peter Attard Montalto, Head of Capital Markets Research at Intellidex analyses the country’s mini-budget to response the malaise caused by...

omny.fm

 

[Drifter]

We received a company wide memo stating that we will operate as if still under level 5.

 

[Kornhub]

I can't see many restaurants surving this even with food deliveries.

 

[Lupus]

We received a company wide memo stating that we will operate as if still under level 5.

Which industry?

 

[Pixual]

The situation around the world is worsening. I was watching BBC report from Thailand this morning. Just as bad there. Also, Japan has extended their hard lockdown until the end of May.

 

[Drifter]

Which industry?

Financial.

 

[souled067]

I’m starting to think it’s better for the economy to support illegal cigarette trade.

Legal Tobacco companies are downright corrupt anyway, and the govt sin tax just pays MPs fat salaries and tenderpreneurs

but I hate Sharp. Makes me cough.

 

[souled067]

I hate Sharp. Makes me cough.
Will I have a claim against Gov for lung damage if these illegal cigarettes hurt my lungs? Because of the Gov on a powertrip? Please advise.

 

[ToxicBunny]

I hate Sharp. Makes me cough.
Will I have a claim against Gov for lung damage if these illegal cigarettes hurt my lungs? Because of the Gov on a powertrip? Please advise.

This is actually an interesting question, somewhat in line with whether BAT and other tobacco manufacturers would have a claim against the government for lost revenue should the courts find that the ban is irrational and not within the stated aims of the DMA etc etc...

 

[Dan C]

I hope they let us light up on lvl 3 and not ban our smokes permanently out of spite.

Permanently... imagine that ? No other foreigners would want to visit the country (tourism or business).

 

[Urist]

I hate Sharp. Makes me cough.
Will I have a claim against Gov for lung damage if these illegal cigarettes hurt my lungs? Because of the Gov on a powertrip? Please advise.

Lol

 

[Vrotappel]

The ANC is hellbent on destroying the economy with their nonsensical rules.

The bans on cigarettes, alcohol and e-commerce simply makes no sense at all.

I am sure some of it is spite and others ideological or even corruption. CR must replace all these people with people that have a bit of commons sense.

 

[Groen92]

Coronavirus: Lockdown Op-Ed 3: Up in Smoke: Public reflections on decision to extend the ban on tobacco sales

A University of Johannesburg and Human Sciences Research Council survey suggests that, on average, the public supports the decision made by the government in maintaining the ban on cigarette sales, in line with the public input received by the National Command Council. However, an analysis of...

www.dailymaverick.co.za

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

Cyril Ramaphosa | Cigarette ban a 'collective decision', not ministers doing whatever they want | News24

Every regulation we have put in place has been carefully considered. Along the way there has been consultation with medical experts, various constituencies and different industries, writes <strong>President Cyril Ramaphosa</strong>.

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On 23 April, I announced that cigarette sales would be permitted during Level 4. This was based on the view of the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC), and which was contained in the draft framework that was published for consultation.

After careful consideration and discussion, the NCCC reconsidered its position on tobacco. As a result, the regulations ratified by Cabinet and announced by Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma on 29 April extended the prohibition.

This was a collective decision and the public statements by both myself and the minister were done on behalf of, and mandated by, the collective I lead.

Looks like he's been instructed by NDZ to clear the air...

 

[Hemi300c]

Cyril Ramaphosa | Cigarette ban a 'collective decision', not ministers doing whatever they want | News24

Every regulation we have put in place has been carefully considered. Along the way there has been consultation with medical experts, various constituencies and different industries, writes <strong>President Cyril Ramaphosa</strong>.

m.news24.com

Looks like he's been instructed by NDZ to clear the air...

Collective because they all dirty and involved in black market shyte

 

[Groen92]

Listening to our people and their concerns during this period has been one of the distinguishing features of how we as government have managed this pandemic. We continue to listen to the concerns of our people and are prepared to make adjustments that balance people’s concerns about the challenges they face with the need to save lives.

Oh really.

 

[Sinbad]

Oh really.

"our people" being Mazotti and the rest of the black marketeers.