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While waiting on court ruling, Batsa vows to fight illicit cigarette trade
This week, Batsa took government to court arguing that the prohibition infringed on rights and harmed the economy through a loss of tax revenue.
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Tobacco sales ban violates consumer rights, free trade rights - Batsa
British American Tobacco South Africa (Batsa) lawyer Alfred Cockrell said that the key argument in the matter was that the ban violated the rights of consumers, including, the right to dignity, privacy and to bodily and psychological integrity.
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Ramaphosa says govt stands by cigarette sales ban decision
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that government was confident in its decision, saying that it's been based on the concerns of many citizens.
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Brazil gives big tobacco companies 30 days notice in smoking lawsuit
Since last year, the companies have refused to receive subpoenas delivered to their local subsidiaries in the lawsuit brought the Brazilian solicitor general’s office.
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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.
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BAT: Probe into claims of using officials to eliminate competition still ongoing
Small tobacco producers have accused BAT of corporate espionage and feeding officials false information about them.
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[LISTEN] BAT takes on allegations of spying, bribery
The allegations were posted on a Twitter account that links to about 12,000 online documents.
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Batsa severs ties with forensic firm FSS
This after developments comes after weeks of online leaks of Forensic Security Services documents.
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Is the controversial Sars probe linked to the tobacco industry?
It's emerged the Hawks summoned Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan & three other former Sars officials.
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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.
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First on EWN: Whistleblower implicates B.A.T in dirty tobacco war
An explosive affidavit has revealed a smouldering corporate tobacco war between BAT & its competitors.
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First on EWN: Alleged global espionage in SA’s tobacco industry exposed
An explosive affidavit has revealed a smouldering corporate tobacco war between BAT & its competitors.
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Second BAT vehicle robbed
It’s understood the driver was making a delivery at a shop when he was confronted by two armed men.
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Former Sars spokesman faces R10m lawsuit
Sars & its Commissioner Thomas Moyane are suing Adrian Lackay for 'publishing confidential tax information'.
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'Allegations about cigarette smuggling nothing new'
SARS this week said BAT was involved in the smuggling of illicit cigarettes.
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Sars questions the credibility of Lackay’s letter
The letter claimed there was evidence that BAT had worked with members of the State Security Agency.
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BAT denies smuggling claims
Strong evidence has emerged that British American Tobacco has been involved in smuggling.
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First on EWN: BAT implicated in cigarette smuggling
EWN has learnt this claim has been submitted to Parliament by former Sars spokesman, Adrian Lackay.
