South Africa’s Tobacco Crisis
South Africa’s tobacco industry faces a major crisis as illicit trade surges, costing R28 billion annually and threatening hundreds of jobs. The industry requires stronger enforcement, strategic reforms, and lessons from global anti-smoking campaigns to protect revenue, livelihoods, and public health.
The Fair-Trade Independent Tobacco Association (FITA) warns of massive financial losses and potential job cuts due to the thriving black market and falling smoker rates. The illicit tobacco market controls an estimated 75% of South Africa’s cigarette trade.
- Nearly 8 in 10 retailers reportedly sell illegal cigarettes.
- The South African Revenue Service (SARS) loses around R28 billion annually.
- This translates to roughly R100 million every working day.
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Author’s summary: South Africa’s tobacco industry loses R28 billion annually due to illicit trade.
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