Kieswetter urges presidency-led crackdown on illicit tobacco and alcohol
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- •The illicit economy in South Africa is estimated to be worth 1.2 trillion rand.
- •Finance Minister Kieswetter has called for the presidency to lead the crackdown on illegal tobacco and alcohol trade.
- •SARS is advocating for stronger government action against illicit industries.
- •Illicit tobacco and alcohol trade significantly reduce tax revenues and contribute to criminal networks.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the presidency implements the proposed crackdown effectively the illicit trade in tobacco and alcohol could decrease, leading to increased tax revenues and reduced criminal activity in South Africa.
Market Exposure
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A successful crackdown on illicit trade could boost legal sales and profitability for legitimate tobacco and alcohol firms.
This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.
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