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R30bn illicit cigarette trade puts pressure on South Africa to act

IOL · 16 October 2026 at 08:47

R30bn illicit cigarette trade puts pressure on South Africa to act

Ipsos figures cited by BATSA show cheap cigarettes in three-quarters of stores, as the company calls for a R38 minimum price and tougher enforcement.

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