Sturk's Tobacconists

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Sturk's Tobacconists
FoundedAugust 1, 1793;229 years ago (1793-08-01) in Cape Town, South Africa
Headquarters Greenmarket Square, ,
South Africa
Productstobacco products
Website www.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 [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]

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