The CitizenAmanda Visser · 14 October 2026 at 09:16Read the full story on The CitizenAlmost 75% of all cigarettes sold in SA go for far less than the R27.12 minimum collectable tax price, raising questions about enforcement and lost revenue.
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BizcommunityCigarettes priced below South Africa’s Minimum Collectable Tax (MCT) remain widely available in the retail market, with new research finding that approximately 75% of stores surveyed continue to sell brands priced below the R27.12 tax threshold.
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