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SA Smokers Should Take Note Of These Law Changes
05 Oct 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill, due to be introduced to the National Assembly soon, will radically change the laws around smoking.
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Monday Morning Spice
06 Jun 2022 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Cape Town’s new smoking rules. Man dies in Hermanus sea. Did social media sway Depp verdict? Mariah sued for famous Christmas song.
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Monday Morning Spice
26 Jul 2021 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Marlboros gone by 2031. Europe clamps down. Mafia vibes. 600km/h train. Heather Graham.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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’.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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’.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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