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Illegal cigarettes available in 43% of stores in SA, research finds

By Shamiela Fisher

The investigation reveals that at least two-thirds of stores in four provinces are now selling cigarettes below the minimum collectible tax level of R21.60.

  • FILE: Evidence also emerged of BAT smuggling cigarettes from South Africa to West Africa. Picture: 123rf.com

    Tobacco group made dubious payments to Africa: watchdog

    In two reports released on Tuesday, global tobacco industry watchdog STOP said BAT acted 'as if it were above the law', bullying its way into a relatively under-tapped market of African youths.

    332 days ago
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    BATSA says legal clarity is still needed on tobacco sale ban

    The organisation is among other industry bodies that lodged court action against the government’s decision to prohibit the sale of the products four months ago.

    724 days ago
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    Judgment in tobacco sale ban matter between BATSA, Cogta has been reserved

    British American Tobacco took government to court in a bid to have that ban on the sale of tobacco products lifted.

    735 days ago
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    British American Tobacco argues in court why cigarette sale ban must be scrapped

    The gist of its argument is: the ban is sinking the country's entire tobacco industry, which means jobs are at risk and tax revenue is being dealt a blow.

    737 days ago
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    British American Tobacco’s cigarette sale ban bid to be heard in court

    The bid to have the ban overturned is spearheaded by industry giant British American Tobacco and represents the interests of tobacco farmers, vendors and consumers.

    737 days ago
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    It’s lit now! British American Tobacco heads to court over cigarette sale ban

    Government has come under fire from smokers around the country for refusing to allow the sale of cigarettes from Monday – when the country moves to level 3 lockdown - but giving alcohol the green light.

    805 days ago
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    Britain probes British American Tobacco for corruption in Africa

    The maker of brands including Dunhill and Lucky Strike said in February last year it had appointed a law firm to investigate allegations of historic misconduct in Africa.

    1837 days ago
  • FILE: Water & Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane presses a button to open two sluice gates at the Vaal damn on 26 February 2017. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Mokonyane calls for introduction of rain water harvesting system

    Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says introducing the British America Tobacco's rain water harvesting system will help reduce the pressure on municipalities.

    1977 days ago
  • FILE: Nomvula Mokonyane. Picture: Christa Van der Walt/EWN.

    Mokonyane commends British American Tobacco for saving water

    The company spent R6 million on a storm water harvesting system, saving 200 million litres of water in the past two years.

    1977 days ago
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    [LISTEN] British American Tobacco clarifies issue of SA plant closure

    British American Tobacco says it has not threatened to pull out of the South African market.

    1985 days ago
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    ‘BAT used bullying tactics to stay ahead’

    EWN revealed the contents of an affidavit of an alleged corporate tobacco war between BAT & its competitors.

    2370 days ago
  • FILE: British American Tobacco (BAT) has been accused of being involved in the illegal cigarette trade. Picture: freeimages.com.

    'Allegations about cigarette smuggling nothing new'

    SARS this week said BAT was involved in the smuggling of illicit cigarettes.

    2666 days ago
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    BAT calls for no increase on cigarette taxes

    British American Tobacco says the illegal cigarette trade has cost government R20bn in unpaid taxes.

    2725 days ago
  • FILE: The illegal cigarette trade has come under the spotlight at a conference in Cape Town. Picture: EWN.

    Illegal cigarette trade costing taxpayers R5bn a year

    Tisa says 31 percent of 30 billion cigarettes smoked in South Africa annually are illegal.

    2816 days ago
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