Browsing: Tobacco Tax Evasion

Discover the hidden dangers of buying illegal cigarettes in South Africa, from health risks to economic and social impacts.

Learn about the R26.22 rule, key signs of illegal smokes, and expert advice to avoid buying counterfeit cigarettes.

South Africa’s illegal cigarette trade, which accounts for up to 70% of the market, is squeezing township spaza shops. Learn about its impact and the necessary measures to support legal businesses and reduce illicit trade.

Explore SARS’s intensive raids on illicit cigarette shipments in South Africa. Learn how authorities track, seize, and prosecute illegal tobacco trade impacting revenue, public health, and crime.

Explore how Zimbabwean cigarettes are smuggled into South Africa. Understand the routes, methods, and efforts to combat this growing threat to the economy and public health.

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.