An Ekangala school search uncovered alcohol, cigarettes and dangerous weapons during a safety operation on 8 August 2026. Police investigation continues after alcohol discovery Members of...
Law enforcement seized over R8.1m in illicit cigarettes and raided a suspected ethanol storage site, underscoring losses to the fiscus and threats to jobs and legitimate...
South Africa remains a hotspot for trade in illicit and counterfeit goods despite policy reforms and easing inflation, which pushes consumers to seek cheaper products. Tobacco,...
Illicit cigarettes tighten their grip as Treasury warns of deepening economic damage The warning signs have been there for years, but Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says...
SA’s Cigarette Market in the Grip of Criminal Syndicates South Africa’s legal cigarette market is in crisis. According to South African Revenue Service (SARS) commissioner Edward...
In a move that didn’t surprise many but still stung the pocket, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced another round of steep hikes to South Africa’s...