Dlamini told TimesLIVE that the league had not changed its position on the matter and it stood by a submission the organisation made to the national coronavirus command council in May.
Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation in the coming days about whether the government will relax some of the national lockdown regulations.that a forum of directors-general had recommended to the NCCC that the government lift the bans on the sale of alcohol and tobacco, which has contributed to huge job losses as well as a dramatic reduction in tax revenue to which the two industries contribute.
“Reports indicate that over 44,000 South Africans die from tobacco-related diseases annually. There are also various research reports indicating the dangers of tobacco and its huge affect on respiratory health and is the most common cause of lung cancer.
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