President Cyril Ramphosa on Sunday night said that South Africans under level 3 lockdown would not be able to purchase tobacco products.
The president said that alcohol would be permitted, subject to strict restrictions, but the sale of tobacco products would remain prohibited.
This follows reports of robust government discussions arguing the merits of the restrictions and the ramifications of such a decision on the country's economy.
BREAKING | No smoking for lockdown level 3
The president said that alcohol would be permitted, subject to strict restrictions, but the sale of tobacco products would remain prohibited.
This follows reports of robust government discussions arguing the merits of the restrictions and the ramifications of such a decision on the country's economy.
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