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South African Revenue Services (Sars) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter briefs the media in Pretoria on 4 June 2019. Picture: @sarstax/Twitter

Illicit products

Sars declares war on 'crippling' illicit economy

By Barry Bateman

It’s estimated about R7 billion is lost in the illicit tobacco trade alone.

  • President Jacob Zuma meets with United Nations Secretary General Mr Ban Ki Moon ahead of the 71st United Nations General Assembly. Picture: GCIS.

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    Zuma says illicit financial flows deprive developing countries of much needed economic resources.

    2074 days ago
  • Cigarette. Picture: sxc.hu.

    Over R1m in illicit cigarettes seized from horse trailer at Beitbridge

    Officials uncovered the consignment in false compartments on the floor & ceiling of the horse trailer.

    2430 days ago
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