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Oldest tobacco shop in South Africa
Sturk's Tobacconists
Sturk's Tobacconist shop at Greenmarket Square, Cape Town in 2019.
FoundedAugust 1, 1793; 231 years ago (1793-08-01) in Cape Town, South Africa
HeadquartersGreenmarket Square, Cape Town, South Africa
Productstobacco products
Websitewww.sturks.co.za

Sturk's Tobacconists is a tobacconist based in Greenmarket Square, Cape Town, South Africa. Founded on 1 August 1793 is notable for being the oldest tobacconist and possibly oldest business in South Africa. Its physical location closed down due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting tobacco sales ban during the pandemic lockdown period.

References

  1. Sandiso, Phaliso (8 October 2015). "Tobacco display restrictions 'absurd'". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
  2. ^ Magubane, Khulekani. "We're not going anywhere, says Mzansi's oldest tobacconist". Fin24. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
  3. ^ "Sturks Tobacco Shop shuts Greenmarket Square doors after 226 years". CapeTalk. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
  4. Ndamase, Siphesihle (2020-06-02). "226-Year-old shop closing its doors due to prolonged tobacco ban". Briefly. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
  5. "After 226 years, Sturk's Tobacconists closes its doors". www.capetownetc.com. Retrieved 2020-07-29.

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