R100 million a day.
That’s the scale of South Africa’s illicit trade problem.
With government looking to raise R27 billion through VAT, Johnny Moloto asks: shouldn't we tackle the money already being left on the table first?
Watch the full episode now.
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We support robust public health advocacy, but debate on the Tobacco Bill should stay focused on evidence and policy — not unverified claims about individual MPs’ motives. Personal-influence allegations without substantiation undermine, rather than strengthen, the case for good legislation. Let’s keep this about the science and the Bill’s text.
Clear The Air Campaign and AYM welcomes Today's development in the Portfolio Committee on Health. Directly tackling illicit and recognising its impact on public health is a milestone for public health advocacy in South Africa.
Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Health has formally acknowledged illicit tobacco trade as a serious threat — something we've campaigned on for years.
During clause-by-clause deliberations on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, Members confirmed illicit products undermine every tobacco control measure on the books.
Most Committee Members backed ratification of the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products — a critical enforcement tool against unregulated, untaxed, unsafe products flooding the market.
This matters most because illicit trade bypasses every safeguard we've fought for — including age restrictions. Stronger enforcement isn't abstract policy. It's fewer illegal products reaching South African youth.
This will provide real momentum toward stronger enforcement and youth protection. The work continues, but today Parliament moved in the right direction. @ParliamentofRSA@faithmuthambi@AYMOnSocials
The future of the Western Cape sits in today's classrooms.
Revenue lost to illicit tobacco could fund 24,050 new teachers, helping more learners access the quality education they need to build brighter futures.
Every rand lost to illicit trade is a missed opportunity to invest in the next generation.
#ClearTheAir #InvestInEducation #YouthMatter #FutureFirst
35% of UK cigarettes are illicit.
On The @SmokelessWord, Jack Rankin MP reveals what he uncovered on a mystery shopper mission.
From hidden shop stashes to Facebook car park deals, Kingsley and Jack explore how widespread the problem has become.
Watch now.
Young people thrive in communities where they feel safe, supported, and able to dream bigger.
According to a recent Western Cape study, the revenue lost each year to illicit tobacco trade could fund 21,100 new police officers, an investment that could strengthen community safety and help create a brighter future for the next generation.
The choices we make today help shape the opportunities available tomorrow.
#ClearTheAir #YouthFirst #FutureGenerations #WesternCape
Not all nicotine products are the same.
According to multiple international public health reviews, combusted cigarettes expose users to toxic smoke created by burning tobacco, while non-combusted alternatives do not involve combustion.
So, should all nicotine products be regulated the same way?
#ClearTheAir
@realpatriotM These stats are because SA collects the most accurate crime stats in the whole and also most accurately segregated by category without hiding anything to look good