@newsnexussa: British American Tobacco (BAT) is closing its only cigarette manufacturing plant in South Africa because of the growth of illegal cigarette trading. BAT South Africa says it will stop making factory-manufactured cigarettes locally and will shut down its only production facility by the end of the year. The company says the illegal cigarette trade has badly affected the local market. BAT confirmed that a formal consultation process with affected workers and unions began today, 15 January, in line with Section 189A of the Labour Relations Act. The consultation process is expected to end by March 2026, with the full closure of the manufacturing plant planned for the end of 2026. 15 Jan 2026 #southafricatiktok🇿🇦 #newsstories #incaseyoumissedit #newsnexussa
Thanks to our useless government more jobs lost and the sad thing is people will still vote for them
2026-01-15 16:12:13
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💫GypsyRebel💫 :
Ai, how many more jobs will be lost as a result of bad governance 🥺
2026-01-15 15:21:13
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jerrygee181 :
More job lossess.
2026-01-15 13:31:39
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Tapsile :
This is literally the only firm that has been the lifeblood of many families in Heidelberg .. Sad to see this happening especially because many in the area aspired for a chance to work there someday- because it has been part of the community for decades as the biggest employer. Many have also had an opportunity to see the entrance of a university because of the learnerships and bursaries that the company provided to many young people in the community.😥
2026-01-15 16:29:06
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Mamello-e-tswalang-Katleho🤍 :
That time this company pays so well😩😩😩😩
2026-01-15 15:21:37
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Ganas Lutchmana :
BATSA closed itself. Bad pricing and dominating of small businesses.
2026-01-16 09:11:49
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Triple A :
why RUPERT WHY!
2026-01-15 20:10:23
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Julez Reddy :
Govt sin tax. 😂😂😂😂😂
2026-01-15 17:03:16
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mr makiwa :
Trump said it that we going to cut businesses with South africa eish 😢
2026-01-15 20:47:01
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Azeem Sheikh🇸🇿🇵🇰🇯🇵🇧🇷 :
cost is 50 cent and selling 3 rand.. still these companies didn't get profit😁😁😁😁
2026-01-15 16:05:43
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A Day with consy :
As a country we are in a serious trouble.... Hardships days are here to stay..
2026-01-15 16:01:43
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Inocentia LL :
EFF is soo happy
2026-01-15 13:58:56
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🇿🇦🕉♏️NEETHASH♏️🕉🇿🇦 :
Hamba kahle 👌
2026-01-15 15:52:53
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Jaco Engelbrecht :
Mooi so ANC
2026-01-15 19:11:25
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Legalpablo25 :
This is bad for manufacturing 😭
2026-01-15 16:45:33
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S :
ai Kunzima
2026-01-15 16:31:14
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Biggz :
😭😭😭 Good bye CROESUS TRAIN STATION 😭😭😭 IF U KNOW U KNOW......
2026-01-15 16:50:56
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Zulu :
SA government is a joke, and it's gonna get worse😏
2026-01-15 18:36:23
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David Simpson :
Direct failure from government….
2026-01-15 19:19:12
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Oupa Buthelezi :
i feel sorry for Lesedi Local Municipality Revenue collection will shrink