Illicit cigarettes are still pouring into SA from neighbouring countries.
This is not theory. This is the reality on the ground.
Porous borders and weak enforcement are fueling the illicit trade.
Yes, smuggling is part of the problem. But let’s be honest: a significant portion of cigarettes sold below the minimum collectible tax are manufactured locally.
That’s exactly why Tax Justice South Africa @TaxJustice_SA is calling for cameras in all factories — to track production and expose the truth. Why are some manufacturers opposed to it?
And let’s be clear:
We need the kingpins — the financiers, the manufacturers, the syndicate bosses — behind bars.
#LockThemUp
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@sarstax@SAPoliceService