Law enforcement officers in Durban have dealt a significant blow to the illicit trade in counterfeit goods, seizing fake cellphone accessories worth an estimated R27 million during an...
The streets of Johannesburg Central are no strangers to crackdowns, but Tuesday’s operation was on another level. In a sweeping multi-agency raid led by the Gauteng...
Ramaphosa draws a line in the sand as illicit trade tightens its grip on SA There’s a quiet war playing out in South Africa’s economy, one...
Walk through the bustling markets of Durban or the vibrant street stalls of Pietermaritzburg, and you’ll see them: rows of brand-name shoes, stylish clothing, and popular...
Two Mozambican nationals were arrested this week at the Kosi Bay port of entry after South African border officials uncovered a truckload of counterfeit goods hidden...
Counterfeit crackdown in Durban: Why seized goods are destroyed, not donated Durban authorities are taking a firm stance against counterfeit goods. Over 1 300 items including...
For many South Africans, the devastating impact of illicit trade isn’t just a number on a government report, it’s a threat to schools, roads, and vital...
From handbags to high heels, police uncover thousands of knock-off luxury items in a major bust in Bloem. In a bold two-day operation that sent shockwaves...
South Africa is sharpening its tools and tightening international partnerships in the fight against environmental and organised crime, which continues to pose a serious threat to...
A major police operation in Pretoria West has led to the arrest of 12 undocumented immigrants and the seizure of expired and counterfeit food products. The...