Ill-advised to lift cigarette ban – ANC youth We encourage the thorough searching of goods transported across the border and harbours to ensure that the illicit supply of tobacco is cut out of the source
Ramaphosa announced last Thursday that the government would be taking the risk adjustment route to implement the gradual lifting of the lockdown with the country moving to level 4 which meant that citizens could now purchase cigarettes.
They argued that the millions of South Africans who are smokers are likely to increase transmissions. We encourage the thorough searching of goods transported across the border and harbours to ensure that the illicit supply of tobacco is cut out of the sourceThey called on Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel to ensure that the illicit trade of tobacco products was closely monitored.
In a press briefing to further explain which sectors would be able to operate during level 4 of the lockdown, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma was asked about the reasoning behind the decision.Just a week ago the minister was firm on her thoughts regarding the matter, saying that the sale of cigarettes and alcohol would defeat the purpose of the lockdown.
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