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Illicit trade 'out of control' in South Africa

Global organisations working to combat illicit trade say the scourge is out of control in South Africa, and unless the country makes an extra effort it will remain on Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) greylist.

EDITORIAL | Counterfeit goods are a threat at every level and must be rooted out

According to Tracit, the trafficking of fake goods is driven by transnational syndicates

New tobacco laws may worsen illicit trade, global conference hears

An increasing number of South African smokers choose to buy cheaper illegal cigarettes as their purchasing power is on the decline due to ever-rising tax levies on legitimate products, contributing to high prices, according to Brig-Gen Juan Carlos Buitrago of the national police of Colombia.

Counterfeiting is a carousel ride and SA is in too deep, says expert

Provisions in the tobacco control bill are likely to increase illicit trade

South Africa suffers 'staggering losses' of around R100 billion a year due to illicit trade, counterfeiting