Minister in the presidency Jackson Mthembu said he does not see the ban on the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products continuing past Level 3.Smokers might have to wait a little longer before the ban on the sale of tobacco products, including cigarettes, is lifted.
This after minister in the presidency Jackson Mthembu hinted that the ban on tobacco will likely be lifted at Level 2 of the lockdown.He also said that he did not know for sure how long Level 3 would last. “The ban on cigarettes, it’s just at this level we are in. We don’t know how many weeks we will be at this level. I can assure you after we’ve been out of level 3, I don’t see the ban on the sale of cigarettes continuing,” Mthembu said.
Mthembu added that the government would consult with members of the public on the controversial tobacco ban and other issues when it was time to move to Level 2.on Level 3 regulations, Mthembu said the government was preparing to defend itself against mounting legal actions. “Any matter that is before the court cannot be discussed in public. We are preparing ourselves to defend ourselves in the court of law. Can we allow the court process to continue without being disturbed ... the matter is sub judice,” he said.
Don't worry sir. 99.99% smokers sommer lifted the ban themselves. Like visiting nearby family or not? That ban was also lifted, so you and Cele can just chill. Problems solved.
500 000 citizens signed a petition about lifting the ban on Cigarettes in level 3. 500 000 were ignored. While she holds onto the 2000. There is something seriously wrong here. She can't even produce the names of the 2000. How scaly is that!
Why must we wait until level 2?There is no reason why we must wait! The truth is starting to surface that this was all a load of hogwash to start off with. a Personal issue off 1 women. Turning law abiding citizens into criminals. Stop it.
What will be the difference between now and level 2? Will the virus be on its last lap on level 2, because the reasoning for its ban is health. What will level 2 differ with level 3 health expectations? I wonder
Too late for talks right now we are going to court
Liars. They said that about level 4.
How does the Gov decides how long does a level take? 2 weeks 21 days 14 day 24 days 30 days. You seem confused man especially wena Mthembu entlek what is your job description? You know British tobacco sgot you on your balls. Now buying time. PutSouthAfricansFirst
Lo and behold on TV news HE LOOKED LIKE HE SMOKED all the TOBACCO!!!
And according to NDZ they have no timeline on level 3... yea what utter bs
Okay but then make the TWALA CHEAPER 😂🤣🤣😂
He also said u can visit friends and family
It sgould be lifted now this is cruel and unusual punishment it makes no sense other than NDZ ir profiting from it or her ego is too big stop this financial suicide
It should have been under level 5 he must not jump and jive behind Dlamini's skirt.
Jackson Mthembu you know what just do as you please.. We don't care anymore... NDZ and Bheki Cele are both South Africa's presidents... So whateva decisions been made the two of them over power Ramaphosa...
🧐covid will still be there in level 2! So why wait🤷♀️ Government is only proving the ban wasn't about covid but instead about control, It seems they are trying to kill the tobacco trade. NDZ did mention class suicide is this it?
Funny watching these useless deployed comrades trying to save face. Lies lies and more lies
Makes no sense to sell at level 2 but not 3- what has changed?
Piss off! You're just saying that because you're getting hammered with court cases right now. fita_sa afriforum and BATSA, don't back down by falling for their lies again. They think we are all idiots. Once bitten, ANC!
Going to see your ass in court. You must all explain to taxpayers as to why you wasted tax payer's money on defending the indefensible. We might even reasonably demand 'The Council' refund the funds frivolously spend.
Lockdown must just end. It seems only the unemployed will be forced to stay at home.
ANC is all for killing Jobs how can people that support this ban not see that
life is good in Azania lockdownSA
Seeing as Beki Cele just seemingly overturned Mthembu's announcement that family visits are allowed, I am not holding my breath. Not to mention that NDZ has ultimate power and will overturn this herself if Cele doesn't. NDZ and Cele ARE the presidency and NCCC.
Ah ah ah ah ah ah....
BAT and other SA corporates have hopefully now learned their lesson: a cadre's word means f...all, and the communist regime cannot be trusted.
Fukc that we cant wait for level 2
i have lifted it myself, thank you
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