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FILE: Police confiscate illicit cigarettes valued at R122,000 destined for the black market. Image: SAPS

British american tobacco bat

While waiting on court ruling, Batsa vows to fight illicit cigarette trade

By Kaylynn Palm

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.

    738 days ago
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: @PresidencyZA/Twitter

    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.

    830 days ago
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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.

    918 days ago
  • British American Tobacco and its subsidiaries are being investigated for alleged fraud in Africa. Picture: Pixabay.com.

    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.

    1838 days ago
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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.

    2097 days ago
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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.

    2146 days ago
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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.

    2166 days ago
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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.

    2180 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.

    2371 days ago
  • FILE: Eyewitness News has exclusively obtained a sworn statement in which British American Tobacco (BAT) and Forensic Security Services (FSS) are accused of an unlawful campaign to discredit BAT’s competitors. Picture: sxc.hu.

    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.

    2371 days ago
  • FILE: Eyewitness News has exclusively obtained a sworn statement in which British American Tobacco (BAT) and Forensic Security Services (FSS) are accused of an unlawful campaign to discredit BAT’s competitors. Picture: freeimages.com.

    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.

    2371 days ago
  • FILE: This is the second BAT vehicle to be targeted in a matter of days. Picture: freeimages.com.

    Second BAT vehicle robbed

    It’s understood the driver was making a delivery at a shop when he was confronted by two armed men.

    2607 days ago
  • FILE: Adrian Lackay has confirmed he's being sued jointly by Sars and its Commissioner Thomas Moyane. Picture: Sars

    Former Sars spokesman faces R10m lawsuit

    Sars & its Commissioner Thomas Moyane are suing Adrian Lackay for 'publishing confidential tax information'.

    2622 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.

    2667 days ago
  • FILE: Sars’ Luther Lebelo says they’ve now seen the full letter that was given to Parliament by Lackey. Picture: Sars.

    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.

    2668 days ago
  • FILE: National Council Against Smoking say there’s a strong incentive for tobacco firms to smuggle their own products. Picture: AFP

    BAT denies smuggling claims

    Strong evidence has emerged that British American Tobacco has been involved in smuggling.

    2669 days ago
  • EWN has learnt this claim has been submitted to Parliament by former Sars spokesman, Adrian Lackay. Picture: FreeImages.com

    First on EWN: BAT implicated in cigarette smuggling

    EWN has learnt this claim has been submitted to Parliament by former Sars spokesman, Adrian Lackay.

    2669 days ago
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