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[1][2] and possibly oldest business in South Africa.[3][4] Its physical location closed down due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting tobacco sales ban during the pandemic lockdown period.[3][2][5]
 Sturk's Tobacconist shop at Greenmarket Square, Cape Town in 2019. | |
| Founded | August 1, 1793 in Cape Town, South Africa |
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| Headquarters | Greenmarket Square, , South Africa |
| Products | tobacco products |
| Website | www |
References
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- ^ a b Magubane, Khulekani. "We're not going anywhere, says Mzansi's oldest tobacconist". Fin24. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
- ^ a b "Sturks Tobacco Shop shuts Greenmarket Square doors after 226 years". CapeTalk. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
- ^ Ndamase, Siphesihle (2020-06-02). "226-Year-old shop closing its doors due to prolonged tobacco ban". Briefly. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
- ^ "After 226 years, Sturk's Tobacconists closes its doors". www.capetownetc.com. Retrieved 2020-07-29.