Closure of BAT shows how illicit economy is killing jobs – 35 000 of them
The numbers show that the illicit cigarette economy exploded from one-third to…
Foreign nationals arrested for manufacturing illicit alcohol in Soweto
Illicit alcohol packaged in 100ml containers, including various branded alcohol labels were…
BAT closure in SA ‘damning proof’ of failure to curb illicit cigarette trade
The decision by BAT will result in the group not manufacturing cigarettes…
Eswatini man arrested after illicit cigarettes worth R17.4m found in water tanks
A truck was stopped by police officers and found with 12 water…
Zimbabwean national nabbed trying to smuggle illicit smokes into SA
Guards used technology to intercept the fully laden truck. The Border Management…
Police seize illicit goods worth more than R30m during nationwide operations
Counterfeit and illicit goods pose serious risks to consumers, legitimate businesses, and…
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MTBPS: Godongwana says billions lost to illicit trade could have stopped tax hikes
Illicit cigarettes trade has grown to 75% in 2025 from 19% in…
Illicit cigarettes missing tax hurts all South Africans
Tax evasion means there is less money to spend to lift people…
5 SANDF members caught with illicit cigarettes granted bail
The defence force members face charges of possession of illicit cigarettes, possession…
