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    Here's why Fita’s appealing court decision on tobacco sales ban

    The High Court in Pretoria last month dismissed Fita’s application to overturn the ban on cigarette sales, saying that the organistion’s argument had no merits, among other things.

    690 days ago
  • Police confiscate illicit cigarettes valued at R122,000 destined for the black market on 12 May 2020. Image: SAPS

    Tobacco firms complicit in illicit cigarette trade, claims expert

    Research shows that 25% of the local illicit market seems to be coming from big companies.

    692 days ago
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    Govt concerned by Batsa claim that it delayed court hearing on tobacco sales ban

    Government has replied to Batsa's latest claims, saying that a new date for the matter was issued by the office of the Judge President directing that it should be heard after 4 August.

    696 days ago
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    Govt acted within its powers to ban sale of tobacco products - court

    On Friday, the court ruled that the Fair-Trade Independent Tobacco Association (Fita) was wrong in its consideration of cigarettes and other products as essential, dismissing the application which was brought against the government.

    697 days ago
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    Up in smoke: Fita fails in court bid to reinstate sale of cigarettes

    The judgment was released on Friday afternoon, with the full bench of the court saying Fita’s argument against the government that cigarettes ought to be considered “essential” - because they are addictive - had no merit.

    697 days ago
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    Smoke signals: BAT court challenge to be heard in August

    It has now been confirmed that the Pretoria High Court will hear the BAT challenge on the ban on tobacco products sales on 5 and 6 August.

    697 days ago
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