The tobacco ban will continue under level 3 of the national lockdown.
British American Tobacco South Africa announced on Friday that it has decided to pursue legal action against the government over the ban on cigarette sales.
after it indicated that it wished to find a practical solution to the ban on sales, and help curb the illegal market that had emerged earlier this month. “Batsa has made every effort to constructively engage with the government since the ban came into force, including making detailed submissions, along with other interested parties, to various ministers, as well as directly to the presidency,” it said.
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