FITA says tobacco ban is increasing illicit trade of cigarettes

In the 106 page affidavit which is supported by submissions from health experts, tobacco company owners and petitions initiators, the association which represents six tobacco companies in the country, says the decision was not well-thought out and it ignored the plight of 11 million smokers.

In court papers, FITA chairperson Sinenhlanhla Mnguni said the cigarette sales ban infringed on the rights of smokers. "13.2. the sudden and clearly ill-considered ban on the sale of legal tobacco products seriously affects and impacts upon the health and welfare of millions of citizens , without regard for the far-reaching traumatic effects flowing from the withholding of these products,” Mnguni’s affidavit reads.

“The prohibition has an enormous negative commercial impact on the manufacturers and retailers of tobacco products and their right to pursue their businesses.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

And win they shall. Albeit bad for you!

As a smoker I am secretly rooting for the unbanning of cigarette sales. I don't know why these companies use stupid and racist arguments. Arguing that the government relax its stance because of illicit cigarettes can be easily answered by a promise for greater policing.

The FTlT must also PAY for ALL patients' health costs who present to Public health facilities with smoking related sickness NOW.

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