R7 cigarettes expose scale of illicit tobacco trade in SA
Almost 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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Almost 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.
There are at least 100 billion cigarettes consumed worldwide from the black market, with majority being consumed in SA.
The closure of BAT threatens approximately 230 jobs in Lesedi Municipality.