Couple in court after raid finds bootleg cigarettes and tobacco in their home: Illegal and counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco were seized when a tip-off from worried residents led to a raid on a couple’s home. Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Premiership: Bristol Bears 16-12 Saracens - Sheedy kicks hosts to victory: Already-relegated Sarries looked set to edge a drab kicking contest when they led by Alex Goode's four penalties to fellow stand-off Callum Sheedy's three. But Bristol … [Read more...] about Couple in court after raid finds bootleg cigarettes and tobacco in their home – Lockdown News
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St Albans inmates demanding cigarettes set fire to their prison garb – Port Elizabeth in the News
St Albans inmates demanding cigarettes set fire to their prison garb: Awaiting trial prisoners at St Albans prison in Port Elizabeth set fire to their prison garb after being denied cigarettes. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Landmark rape ruling overturned by Supreme Court of Appeal: The Supreme Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court ruling that police should pay damages to a woman who was raped in Port Elizabeth nearly ten years ago. In December 2010, the woman, identified … [Read more...] about St Albans inmates demanding cigarettes set fire to their prison garb – Port Elizabeth in the News
President on cigarette sales ban
President Cyril Ramaphosa has commented on the court case over the ban of cigarette sales during level 4 lockdown involving tobacco manufacturing companies. Speaking in KwaZulu-Natal, where he was inspecting the province’s state of readiness to deal with the projected spike of COVID-19 infections, President Ramaphosa said he has confidence in the court that they will examine the matters and disputes properly. “We live in a free country. The content of our democracy is such that … [Read more...] about President on cigarette sales ban
About the ban on cigarettes – WHO is going to benefit?
Who in our Government brought pressure on Cabinet to continue with the ban on nicotine? AND do they have ties to people who will benefit from illegal trade in tobacco? Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma apparently overturned the President's proclamation that tobacco would be available during Level 4 of the Lockdown. Alleged tobacco smugglers have a history of being connected to South African politicians. Jaques Paauw writing in his book The President's Keeper draws a line of connection … [Read more...] about About the ban on cigarettes – WHO is going to benefit?
Uitenhage in the news: Two in court for dealing in over R5 million rand of illicit cigarettes.
Two in court for dealing in over R5 million rand of illicit cigarettes.: In October, six people were arrested for illicit tobacco trade and cigarettes with an estimated street value of R18 million were confiscated in Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage, Eastern Cape. Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Uitenhage’s links to life in Stone Age probed: A group of Australian university students are on their way to figuring out more about how humans lived between the early and middle Stone Ages – and they … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Two in court for dealing in over R5 million rand of illicit cigarettes.
Uitenhage in the news: Six arrested after police seize illegal cigarettes worth R18m
Six arrested after police seize illegal cigarettes worth R18m: Six people were arrested for illicit tobacco trade and cigarettes with an estimated street value of R18 million were confiscated in Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage, South African police said on Wednesday. "ln a concerted effort to fight proliferation of ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Uitenhage, South Africa 10 Day Weather: <img class="styles-A54tP4F3__noscript__12c_l" … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Six arrested after police seize illegal cigarettes worth R18m
PE in the news: Six arrested after police seize illegal cigarettes worth R18m
Six arrested after police seize illegal cigarettes worth R18m: Six people were arrested for illicit tobacco trade and cigarettes with an estimated street value of R18 million were confiscated in Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage, South African police said on Wednesday. "ln a concerted effort to fight proliferation of ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Singer Jennifer Ferguson accuses top sports adminstrator of rape: Port Elizabeth - A former African National Congress (ANC) MP, Jennifer … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Six arrested after police seize illegal cigarettes worth R18m
2nd Armed Robbery in a month
An unmarked truck delivering around R2 Million rand worth of cigarettes to the national listed business in Perserverance where the Longhair works was robbed this morning. Last month the same business and type of delivery was targeted by armed robbers. This time the violence has escalated somewhat as shots were fired and two staff cars now bear the scars from flying lead. Apparently these types of deliveries are shrouded in secrecy, dates and times changed and trucks are umarked or bear … [Read more...] about 2nd Armed Robbery in a month
