The Western Cape government has issued clarity on the sale of cigarettes as part of essential goods during the 21-day coronavirus lockdown period
Authorities in the Western Cape have taken a different view on the sale of cigarettes during the 21-day lockdown.Smokers have been given a reprieve when it comes to buying cigarettes under lockdown in the Western Cape.
Cape Town mayoral committee member for economic opportunities and asset management, James Vos, said in a statement that guidelines had been drafted by the city and provincial governments. This was to provide “clarity to security forces as to which retailers can stay open during the lockdown, what goods can be sold and the conditions these establishments need to abide by to stay open”.
The essential goods being referred to, said Vos, included any food product, animal food, and cleaning, hygiene and medical products. According to these guidelines, shops that were then permitted to sell cigarettes and other essential goods included spaza shops and grocery outlets. Other types of businesses that could operate during this time included fruit and veg shops, butchers and convenience stores at filling stations, as well as pharmacies.
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