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‘Sin Tax’ Increases – How Much More You’re Paying For Beer, Wine, Spirits, And Cigarettes
26 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
During his budget speech on Wednesday, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced an increase in sin taxes, which will see the price of alcohol and tobacco products increase.
SA Could Be Looking At A Complete Public Smoking Ban
22 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A draft bill that would further regulate the consumption of nicotine products, including a 100% ban on smoking in public places, will be put before Ramaphosa’s cabinet for approval.
Thursday Morning Spice
08 Oct 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Did big tobacco assist lockdown sales? UK pubs to close. George Floyd cop out on bail. Electric use leads police to weed grower. Lawyer compares Britney to coma patient.
Tobacco Giants Aren’t Done Fighting Smoking Ban In Court
17 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association (FITA) has announced that it will continue with its legal action.
“Our Ban Is Pointless” – Insiders Suggest Booze And Tobacco Bans Will Be Lifted
12 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to sources familiar with discussions during yesterday’s NCCC meeting, chaired by President Ramaphosa, the bans could soon be lifted.
These Provinces Are Paying The Most For Black Market Cigarettes
21 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
SA smokers who haven’t kicked the habit during lockdown are paying an arm and a leg for ciggies, as prices soar at differing rates across the country.
The Price Of A Single Cigarette Allegedly Led To Cape Man’s Death
20 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In the ongoing trial of 19-year-old Romando Meyer, who is facing murder charges, it is alleged that a fight over the price of a loose cigarette led to the death of Emile “Milo” Anthony, 23.
Is It Happening? Stores Are Ordering Cigarettes
26 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I wouldn’t bust open your final pack of smuggled cigarettes just yet, but I’m sure many smokers will be looking at this as positive news.
Another Tobacco Industry Giant Challenging Cigarette Ban In Court
29 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
British American Tobacco SA has had enough of the tobacco sales ban, and is initiating urgent legal proceedings.
What The World Health Organisation Says About Smoking And COVID-19
26 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The World Health Organisation’s advice has been cited as one of the reasons for the tobacco ban, so let’s break it down.
Monday Morning Spice
18 May 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Ciggie ban a “spectacular failure”. Free State audit shocker. SARS tax changes. Boris’ popularity plummets. Black market haircuts. Michael Bublé death threats. Ricky Gervais on ‘overprivileged celebs’.
R3 000 A Carton – SA’s Smokers Are Getting Very, Very Desperate
15 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Smokers around the country are now being faced with some very tough decisions, as the cost of cheap knock-off brands skyrockets.
A Word Of Warning For Those Selling Booze And Cigarettes Via WhatsApp
13 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A lawyer weighs in on what could happen if you’re caught advertising illicit alcohol or tobacco products on social media.
Thursday Morning Spice
07 May 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Give this man a cigarette. SA SME chaos. Caxton doom. UK picnics. NZ 100-people gatherings. The Simpsons COVID-19 predictions.
SA’s Most Notorious Cigarette Smuggler Breaks His Silence
05 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Renowned tobacco smuggler Adriano Mazzotti has come forward to address claims that he influenced the government’s decision to ban cigarette sales.
Monday Morning Spice
04 May 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
SA gov stands firm on ciggie ban. Russia’s coronavirus disaster. Hope in Spain, Italy, France. New state-owned airline to replace SAA. Meet the ‘murder hornet’. Prince Andrew refuses interviews. Meghan and Harry’s ‘bombshell biography’.
Actually, Cigarette Sales Are Banned For Alert Level 4
30 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Last night, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, dropped the bomb that the government would be going back on the decision to allow the sale of tobacco products.
Bootlegging In The ‘Burbs As WhatsApp Groups Trade Booze And Ciggies
14 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
How many packs of Stuyvie Blue for a bottle of good red? Apparently it’s three, and it might be delivered via drone.
UPDATED: Bad News For Smokers During SA National Lockdown
26 Mar 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Perhaps now is the time to see if you can kick your habit, as we head into 21 days of national lockdown.
Tobacco Industry Fighting Back Hard Against SA’s Proposed Smoking Law Changes
29 Jul 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa’s proposed tobacco law changes take a very tough stance on the matter, and now tobacco lobbyists are fighting back.
Cape Town Start-Up Launches World’s First Biodegradable Cigarette
11 Apr 2019 by Seth Rotherham / 3 Comments
Besides having zero artificial additives and being 100% natural, these ciggies also happen to have biodegradable filters made from wooden sponge.
People Really Enjoy Watching Kim Jong Un Smoke – Hidden Footage
27 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Kim Jong Un stopped for a smoke on his way to Hanoi to meet with Trump, and the sneaky video footage is proving popular.
Yoh – SA Smokers Need To Cough Up A Lot More For A Pack Of Ciggies
21 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced that South Africans are going to be paying a lot more for booze and ciggies in the near future.
Wednesday Morning Spice
12 Dec 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Pauw on Mazzotti. Deadly France shooting. SA property disruptor lands investment. Trump’s wall tantrum. How Arnie got fit again. Average SA salary. 007’s drinking problem. Leo returns Oscar.
SA Smokers Could Be In For A Really Nasty Surprise
22 Oct 2018 by Carrie / 1 Comment
Attention smokers: The National Council Against Smoking is trying to get the government to hit you where it hurts the most.
New Smoking Law Would Put Restrictions On Lighting Up At Home
17 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / 2 Comments
South African smokers are already up in arms about the new smoking law. Now the law is threatening to extend to private homes.
Here’s A Legal Expert On The Proposed SA Smoking Law Changes
29 May 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
The new anti-smoking law has many hot under the collar, but it’s also very important for employers to know what the changes will mean.
New SA Law Puts You In Jail For Three Months If You Smoke In Public
11 May 2018 by Nereesha Patel / 115 Comments
This new anti-smoking law could land you in jail for a while if you’re caught having a puff session in public.
What Happens To Your Body When You Quit Smoking [Infographic]
31 May 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s estimated that around eight million South Africans smoke, and if you’re among those who are thinking of quitting then this might do the trick.
Cigarette Sales Are Tanking But Their Profits Are Going Up – How? And Why?
11 May 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Over the past 15 years there has been a significant decrease in the number of cigarettes sold, but that hasn’t affected big tobacco’s bottom line.
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