[ICYMI] Ramaphosa: Ban on cigarettes will be lifted, just not now
Ramaphosa held a virtual imbizo with ordinary South Africans on Wednesday."The ban on cigarettes will be lifted. It is still in place in terms of the regulations and I think we should accept it as such and with time as we go to another and another level, the ban on cigarettes will also be lifted," said Ramaphosa.Last week, a Fita application to have cigarettes deemed essential services during the lockdown has been dismissed.
The High Court in Pretoria said a product's addictive properties do not mean it can be deemed essential during the lockdown.Help protect your loved ones by sharing this officialThe NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs.
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