Smokers in South Africa are anxiously waiting for the High Court in Pretoria to deliver judgment in the Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association (FITA) case against a ban on the sale of tobacco products. FITA took the government to court saying Regulation 27 of the Disaster Management Act was irrational and its impact on people’s lives was not considered. A full bench of judges reserved judgment in the matter. Advocate […]
The Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association (FITA) says it will launch an urgent application over the government's decision to again ban cigarettes. "Consulting with our attorneys and senior counsel on the urgent court application first thing in the morning. Let a court of law adjudicate on this issue once and for all," it tweeted on Wednesday shortly after the announcement. FITA's Sinenhlanhla Mnguni confirmed to News24 on Wednesday it would […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
