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...
The cigarette aisle has become a battleground and not just for market share. A fiery dispute has broken out in South Africa’s tobacco sector following a...
A Bitter Brew: South Africa’s Fight Against Counterfeit Alcohol In towns and cities across South Africa, a shadowy underworld of counterfeit alcohol is growing at an...
If you ask SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter what keeps him up at night, it’s probably the responsibility of helping fund 90% of the government’s budget. It’s...
South Africa is losing up to R30 billion a year to illicit trade in sectors like tobacco, alcohol, food, and wildlife—putting a strain on the country’s...
South Africa is grappling with a growing economic crisis as billions of rands are lost each year to illicit trade, particularly in tobacco and alcohol. A...
As South Africa grapples with a massive budget shortfall, all eyes are on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana ahead of his first budget speech under the government...