What cigarettes are illegal in South Africa?

Who sold the most illegal cigarettes during lockdown

RG Cigarettes: 10.7 million sales per day.
Sharp: 5.2 million sales per day.
Chicago: 5.0 million sales per day.
Remington: 4.9 million sales per day.
Savannah: 1.8 million sales per day.
Voyager: 1.0 million sales per day.

Why did South Africa stop selling cigarettes?

The government justified the tobacco ban on health grounds based on advice from its own medical experts as well as from the World Health Organization (WHO). According to a 2016 government survey, more than nine million South Africans aged 15 and older smoke, burning through billions of cigarettes a year.

How can you tell if cigarettes are fake in South Africa?

The Tobacco Institute of Southern Africa says it’s easy to identify to identify fake cigarettes:

There is no excise stamp (diamond stamp) on the pack.
There are no health warnings on the pack.
The “quit line” number is incorrect or missing.

Is alcohol and cigarettes banned in South Africa?

For the first time in weeks, South Africans are allowed to buy alcohol and cigarettes as the government relaxes lockdown restrictions introduced to curb the spread of coronavirus.

What cigarettes are made in South Africa?

BAT South Africa is home to South Africa’s top six cigarette brands – market-leader Peter Stuyvesant, Pall Mall, Dunhill, Rothmans and Benson and Hedges – and is the country’s leading cigarette manufacturer and distributor.

Are cigarettes illegal in South Africa?

The South African Government imposed a ban on the sale of all tobacco and vaping products between 27 March and 17 August 2020, as part of the COVID-19 lockdown. 93% of continuing smokers purchased cigarettes despite the sales ban. The average price of cigarettes increased by 250% relative to prelockdown prices.

How can you tell a fake cigarette?

The location: Cigarettes sold away from shops are far more likely to be counterfeit. Unusual packaging: Spelling mistakes, incorrect logos or typefaces. Lack of health warnings or health warnings in a different language. Unusual taste and smell.