An interesting defence? Lawyers representing the government say that Minister Dlamini-Zuma was aware of how the cigarette ban would benefit illegal traders.

Sparks flew in the Western Cape High Court today, as the cigarette ban was fiercely debated – and Dlamini-Zuma’s lawyer was forced into a candid admission.

British American Tobacco (BATSA) lawyers have hit the ground running on Wednesday, as they aim to stub-out Minister Dlamini-Zuma and the cigarette ban.

British American Tobacco are certain they can get the cigarette ban overturned next week – here’s how they plan to defeat Dlamini-Zuma in court.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is once again the subject of fresh legal action and this particular case seeks to limit her ‘lockdown influence’.

South Africa has become one of the unwitting world leaders with its COVID-19 cases, and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has shared some alarming data.

Is there a glimmer of hope for the smokers of South Africa? Fita say they are happy with the latest developments in the cigarette ban appeal.

The DA called these proposals ‘the blueprints of a coup’ last week. But Minister Dlamini-Zuma will soon reveal more about new Command Council plans.

Wearing a mask is now mandatory in public spaces, but to what extent can you be held criminally liable if you fail to follow the new rules?

The NCCC has now confirmed that hotels, B&Bs, guest houses and other tourism businesses cannot open for guests seeking leisure travel.

Minister Dlamini-Zuma has explained why the alcohol ban had to be brought back on Sunday – even if she ‘misplaced’ her supporting evidence.

Addressing the media on Monday, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma outlined six activities which remain banned in South Africa – with family visits topping the list.

We’ve had the announcements, and now the NCCC – led by Minister Dlamini-Zuma – will properly outline our new lockdown laws on Monday via a live stream.

As Gauteng prepares to dig more than one million graves, Dlamini-Zuma has been accused of lying to South Africans about the scale of COVID-19 deaths.

Steenhuisen said Cogta Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is very busy while Ramaphosa sits on the sidelines, watching it all unfold.

The floodgates of corruption have allegedly opened again. The DA wants Dlamini-Zuma to account for missing cash from a R20bn relief fund for municipalities.

We’re mid-pandemic, but this may be a move of unparalleled significance: Some reports claim that a Cabinet reshuffle will claim some significant scalps.

Despite being granted leave to appeal the legal challenge against lockdown, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has been told to alter a number of regulations.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) cannot understand Dlamini-Zuma’s rationale for the ongoing closure of public spaces like beaches and parks.

British American Tobacco South Africa (BATSA), confirmed that it is taking cigarette orders but will not go against the lockdown regulations.

The Liberty Fighters Network (LFN) said that if we wait for government to tell us the lockdown is over, we’ll wait forever.

BATSA’s urgent application to lift the cigarette ban will have to wait another month before it’s heard in court.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and the government live to fight another day: Here’s what happened with the lockdown court case on Wednesday.

The war of words has begun already. Dlamini-Zuma is back in court, as she bids to stop the country’s lockdown laws from collapsing.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has explained why lockdown won’t be lifted in South Africa anytime soon, and how the threat of a ‘Black October’ will guide the government.

Government has faced more than 90 legal challenges due to controversial lockdown regulations.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is never too far away from controversy, and her plea for municipalities to ‘choose the right cadres’ has been criticised.

Still no word from the High Court as another legal challenge, tabled by a giant in the tobacco industry, looms.

The suspects appeared before the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court on Thursday, 11 June 2020

An exchange between Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma’s lawyer and a judge in the ‘cigarette ban’ case just about summed up the fractious atmosphere in the court.

The acid-tongued legal representative for FITA has blasted Minister Dlamini-Zuma while setting out a fierce argument for lifting the cigarette ban.

Will South African smokers rejoice or mourn a High Court judgement this week?

A row over hairdressing has caused more litigation for Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, after legal papers were filed against the minister on Monday.

Judges are reviewing the submissions by both Fita and government over the ban in cigarettes, with the case set to resume on 10 June.

In a document submitted to the High Court, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma came armed with expert opinion supporting the cigarette ban.

After a Cabinet meeting, Government including Dlamini-Zuma, will file an appeal against the high court’s ruling deeming the lockdown regulations invalid.

Litigation is piling up against Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, and on Thursday, she may be subject to a contempt of court charge to top this week off.

The Gauteng High Court has again ruled against Dlamini-Zuma, saying that a COVID-19 patient can’t be forced into a state quarantine facility.

The EFF says the number of patients in trauma units have doubled in 24 hours since the sale of alcohol was permitted under Level 3.

For those hoping to see a government defeat, don’t get your hopes up too soon…

Level 3 regulations still remain in place, but the government has been told to change their directives. For Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, it’s a costly verdict.

The Gauteng High Court has, on Tuesday 2 June, declared the lockdown regulations promulgated by Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma unconstitutional.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has been given a deadline to explain why the hairdressing industry remains closed – and another court date is on the cards.

A Facebook group, ‘Protest March Against The Tobacco Ban,’ has had enough and is ready to take to the streets all across the country on Tuesday.

Of the 2 000 respondents cited by Cogta Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, 67% had nothing to say about a ban on cigarettes.

A cloud of smoke hangs over Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, whose stance on cigarettes could really cost her much more in the long run.

The president says that Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma shouldn’t be getting the blame.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma hasn’t been answering her Parliamentary questions, and it’s more fuel to the fire for her perpetually-frustrated critics.

The Co-operative Governance Minister has come under fire over the continued ban on tobacco sales

John Steenhuisen said it appears that Dlamini-Zuma lied to citizens regarding the continued ban on the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products.

The largest tobacco manufacturer in South Africa has re-entered the ring.

EFF leader Julius Malema has said that Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma should continue to fight the ‘alcohol issue’ despite the ban being lifted.

John Steenhuisen has called the Level 3 lockdown regulations bizarre for permitting religious gatherings and prohibiting cigarettes.

Evictions will still be frowned upon during Level 3 lockdown, but courts may grant order if there’s a ‘just and equitable’ cause.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has comprehensively explained where South Africans can – and cannot – gather during Level 3 of lockdown.

Cogta Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said that religious gatherings and counselling is considered an essential service from Level 3.

Inter-provincial travel will be permitted on a daily basis for students, teachers and school staff during Level 3 when schools reopen.

Drinkers of South Africa, you’ll need to have a read of this. Dlamini-Zuma has made major announcements on the sale of alcohol at Level 3.

There’s some big news for those living in our ‘coronavirus hot-spots’. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has explained how they will be treated at Level 3.

Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu, has assured clarity for South Africans on Thursday 28 May.

Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is being kept busy with all the legal challenges aimed at nullifying the tobacco ban.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has finally revealed the logic behind the extended ban on cigarettes. But her reasoning has already been questioned.

Third time lucky: Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma will deliver the full details of Level 3 regulations to the public on Thursday – but what caused the delays?

Here’s the timeline of Fita’s legal challenge to have the tobacco ban overturned.

Organisation urges government to reveal any links between politicians and illicit tobacco traders.

For the second time in two days, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma’s proposed address to the nation has been postponed. Here are the details.

Minister Dlamini-Zuma discussed the ‘opportunity for class suicide’ during a media briefing in April, and the issue was raised again on Tuesday.

The Minister has denied a close association with self-confessed cigarette smuggler Adriano Mazzotti.

South Africa will have to wait another day for clarity regarding Level 3 lockdown regulations.

In a statement issued out on Saturday, the ANC has thrown its weight behind Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.

Jessie Duarte says the tobacco industry seeks to drive the country into deeper crisis.

Just the other day Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma’s words were being turned into a hit. Looks like Bheki Cele has just become Hurrell’s latest obsession.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has allegedly suggested banning the sale of booze and smokes until lockdown Level 1. The reaction has been seismic.

A Facebook group called ‘Protest March Against the Tobacco Ban’ is giving the government until Tuesday to lift the cigarette ban.

It’s looking as though smokers could continue paying exorbitant prices for cigarettes up until 2021.

Will Dlamini-Zuma play the villain again? Critics have reacted angrily after it was rumoured the minister wants to ban alcohol and smokes ‘until Level 1’.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma finds herself in the firing line once more this week: Her attendance record in Parliament has been called ‘disgraceful’.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has claimed that she doesn’t have proof of support for the cigarette ban ‘readily available’ – lighting a fuse amongst her critics.

What a sport Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is – she’s sent a private message to Max Hurrell, and remains in good spirits about ‘When People Zol’.

The last we heard Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma wanted to have a ‘talk’ with the ‘When People Zol’ producer, Max Hurrell. Here’s what she told him.

The video was posted just one day after Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma asked to talk with the ‘When People Zol’ beatmaker Max Hurrell.

Lockdown regulations initially stated that citizens could move house on a once-off basis until 7 June. That’s just become a thing of the past.

A move to Level 3 of lockdown is set to take place this month. Well, for most of us anyway: Here’s what Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma will be asked to explain.

Max Hurrell recently produced ‘When people Zol’ based off Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma’s speech. She now wants to talk with him.

The channel says the two anchors, who were taken off air after a controversial newscast, were never suspended.

eNCA’s Xoli Mngambi and Jane Dutton took to the airwaves on Monday, singling out Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma in their criticism of the cigarette ban.

The highest office in the land has nailed its colours to the mast: They are protecting Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma at all costs – and with a touch of ferocity.

Government ministers have made it clear that Level 5 lockdown restrictions could be brought back ‘at any time’ – but what would force their hand?

Cyril Ramaphosa has denied that Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma ‘wears the trousers’ in his government, but singled her out for praise on Tuesday.

eNCA anchors have issued a public apology after singling Cogta minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma out regarding the national cigarette ban.

Julius Malema was one of many to react to audio recorded by Gareth Cliff, where criticised the extended cigarette ban.

A firm within Johann Rupert’s investment portfolio is gearing up to fight Dlamini-Zuma and other NCC members in court, regarding the cigarette ban.

Recent policy has changed the mood around government measures to stem the spread of COVID-19, and now we face millions of job losses.

Unhappy with her u-turn on lockdown Level 4 rules, critics of Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma have pointed to her alleged links with illegal cigarettes.

Here are the travel restrictions during level 4 lockdown. International travel (and recreational travel within South Africa’s borders) will not be allowed.

We are allowed to exercise under level 4 of the COVID-19 lockdown. However, there are restrictions. Here’s what you need to know.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma will update the nation on how Level 4 of lockdown will be implemented going forward: Catch the live stream here.

Some of the lockdown regulations we’ve been adhering to for over a month will still be around come level 4 on 1 May.

Ministers from the National coronavirus Command Council are expended to expand on the various lockdown levels on Saturday 25 April.

We’ve got another head-scratcher here: The ban on cooked food has been made official, but Minister Dlamini-Zuma is facing an intense backlash.