[TRENDING] Tobacco association to fight cigarettes ban in court
Government has made a U-turn on the sale of cigarettes citing health reasons. Last night Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said smoking posed more risk in the spread of COVID-19. Courtesy
JOHANNESBURG - The Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association says it will be proceeding with legal action regarding the government’s decision to ban the sale of cigarettes.On Wednesday night, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said smoking posed great risks in the spread of COVID-19.
"We had a meeting with our legal team this morning the decision and was unanimous and we will be proceeding with the legal steps in as far as the decision that was made yesterday evening by Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs,” said Fita's Sinenhlanhla Mnguni. “This is off the back of the proposed legal action which we intended on doing in the course of last week however we were advised then to withdraw application as the President was due to announce the sale of cigarettes.
“The announcement was made so we were taken aback by the decision by the minister so yes, yes we will be proceeding with legal actions."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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