The minister says she is not friends with Adriano Mazzotti and defends the ban on cigarettes throughout the Covid-19 lockdown
The minister says she is not friends with tobacco smugger and defends the ban on cigarettes throughout the Covid-19 lockdownNkosazana Dlamini-Zuma flanked by Adriano Mazzotti and Carnilinx COO Mohammadh Sayed. Picture: SUPPLIED.
Ramaphosa announced on Sunday that, while the sale of alcohol will be allowed when the lockdown is downgraded to level 3 on June 1, tobacco sales remain prohibited for health reasons. “Where will the two unfriendly travel partners be going with [their] profits once the lockdown is completely lifted?” she asked.
Mazzotti has denied allegations that he may have influenced the government to ban tobacco products during the lockdown for self-gain. He has reportedly said the fact that he is challenging the cigarette ban shows that he is not benefiting from any alleged close links with ministers. She said the World Health Organisation had also published a paper touching on the health benefits of nonsmoking showing that the short term benefits include improved functioning of the lungs.
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