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Tag: Tobacco

Farmers criticise Ramaphosa ahead of Sona
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Sona 2026: Illicit trade and tariffs push farmers to breaking point

by Tiisetso Manoko
11th February 2026
Government's decision to ban the sale of tobacco products has come under renewed fire. Not only did the ban cost the country millions in excise taxes, it has allowed the illicit trade to run rampant, says British American Tobacco. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi
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Godongwana vows clampdown on illicit cigarette, alcohol trade

by Tiisetso Manoko
13th November 2025
Zimbabwe’s tobacco farmers brace for drought impact
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Zimbabwe’s tobacco farmers brace for drought impact

by Hamond Motsi
25th March 2024
Small-scale tobacco farmers have suffered tremendous setbacks due to the growth of the illicit tobacco sector. Photo: Supplied/South Africa Tobacco Transformation Alliance
News

This is how SA’s tobacco industry has gone up in smoke

by Duncan Masiwa
22nd February 2024
ICYMI: Sparks fly during Tobacco Control Bill hearings
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ICYMI: Sparks fly during tobacco bill hearings across SA

by Staff Reporter
29th November 2023
ICYMI: 'Proposed tobacco bill will destroy public health and jobs'
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ICYMI: ‘New tobacco bill will worsen public health and destroy jobs’

by Staff Reporter
15th September 2023
Tobacco milestone in Zimbabwe gives hope to other crops
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Tobacco milestone in Zimbabwe gives hope to other crops

by Hamond Motsi
21st August 2023
Tobacco Bill: New ciggy law douses Mzansi's flame
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Tobacco bill: New ciggy law douses Mzansi’s flame

by Sinenhlanhla Mncwango
24th July 2023
The illicit cigarette trade has already led to the demise of many tobacco farmers across South Africa. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi
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Illicit cigarettes: Sales grow rampant long after lockdown

by Duncan Masiwa
7th April 2022
Leading agricultural economist Thabi Nkosi appointed as new Land Bank chairperson. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi
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ICYMI: Land Bank hot seat now filled by a woman

by Duncan Masiwa
10th December 2021
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Reluctant farmer scales EC cabbage enterprise to supply Spar

by Lisakanya Venna
19th October 2026

Eastern Cape grower Sibahle Sifo went from resisting family farm duties to running Imbewu YeThemba Agricultural Projects. Overcoming total flood...

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19th October 2026
This week’s agri events: 19 – 23 October

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19th October 2026

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18th October 2026
A standing ovation for agriculture’s incredible talent! The Agri’s Got Talent 2026 top three celebrate their achievements: winner Honey Katoo of Endulini Fruit in Patensie, alongside runner-up Clareece Vlotman of Wolfpack in Wolseley and finalist Lwandile Nantsi of Laastedrift in Ceres. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Patensie claims Agri’s Got Talent crown for second year running

17th October 2026

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