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BAT warns South Africa is losing battle against criminal syndicates

Business Day · 15 October 2026 at 05:00

BAT warns South Africa is losing battle against criminal syndicates

The tobacco giant warns criminal syndicates are operating with impunity as contraband destroys legitimate businesses

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