South Africa’s proposed smoking regulations aim to protect public health but may increase black market tobacco trade. Learn about the bill’s key features, challenges, and expert concerns.
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Discover why cheap illicit cigarettes hook South Africa’s youth and how enforcement, education, and SATTA campaigns can stop this growing public health threat.
Illegal cigarettes contain harmful toxins and evade regulation, posing severe respiratory health risks. Learn why choosing legal cigarettes protects your lungs and how to report illicit trade.
Illegal cigarettes often contain hidden toxins harmful to your health. Learn why avoiding unregulated tobacco products is essential to prevent serious health risks and support public safety.
Learn how SAPS leads the fight against cigarette smuggling syndicates in South Africa with multi-agency raids, intelligence-led policing, technology, and public awareness campaigns in 2025.
South Africa’s Minimum Collectable Tax (MCT) sets the legal minimum price for cigarettes at R26.22 per pack. Learn how MCT helps combat illegal smokes and protects consumers and government revenue.
Discover how South Africa’s tobacco excise taxes are used to fund healthcare, social services, education, and infrastructure, supporting public health and economic goals in the 2025 budget.
South Africa loses an estimated R28 billion annually due to illicit cigarette trade. Explore the economic impact, drivers, and government efforts to combat this growing national crisis.
South Africa is set to enforce stricter tobacco control measures under the new Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control…