Western Cape’s lifting of lockdown ban on cigarette sales welcomed

Grocers who form part of the selling of essential items, are allowed to sell cigarettes again, but not tobacco-only traders, the Garden Route municipality ruled. Image: iStock

“Central to our strategy to support businesses and the economy in the Western Cape is helping businesses understand and adapt to the lockdown regulations so that as many businesses as possible can continue to operate during this challenging time,” the provincial government said.The city further clarified on businesses that were allowed to operate:

Health food shops that sell food, hygiene products and/or cleaning products are permitted to be open. If open, these stores may ONLY sell essential goods. TJSA welcomed the lifting of the lockdown ban on cigarettes sales as a vital step in the fight against illicit trade. TJSA founder Yusuf Abramjee called on other provinces to follow suit as this would also help curb the virus.

Good for you WC. For once WC is sensible.

Who is running this country ngempela? WC is not another country it's SA.

I thought the President decided on these things. Break down in central command?

ANC national government allows it because they are also in a cigarette smuggler's pocket.

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