Illegal trade in tobacco and alcohol hits taxman
And effect of lockdown bans lingers
19 November 2023 - 00:00
Excise revenue on tobacco, beer and spirits dropped R3.7bn in the first half of financial 2024, even though collections improved post-Covid — and alcohol and cigarette manufacturers blame the proliferation of illicit products and counterfeit goods. ..
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