Johannesburg - As the tobacco manufacturers and government fight it out in court over the ban of cigarette sales during lockdown level 3, a body whose interest straddles crime and business is taking a keen interest in the matter.
"Perhaps the court challenge will result in some much needed transparency as to the basis upon which this decision was made.” “The entire fight against commercial crime was a collective effort between Business Against Crime, the police, the National Prosecuting Authority, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and various business associations.”
By November 2019, the South African Revenue Service said in court papers when it instituted a civil process to recover money lost to the fiscus through the illicit tobacco trade that the figure was around R200 million. What is Bacsa’s view of this loss to the economy? Are you aware of the latest figures?
SinenMnguni I read something on the Daily Maverick a few min ago. I don't know how much longer I can keep this up n buying back door like this. If I stop buying back door it won't stop me as a smoker because I'll still smoke once the ban is lifted. I hope we win this court case🙏🏾
SinenMnguni Does this mean DlaminiZuma will be held accountable for her illicit dealings?
SinenMnguni When will the powers that be wake up and see whats happening?!
Cut government's budget by the same amount lost to SARS😂😅Someone's got to pay for this.
Abramjee Ise licuba nangoku🙄
Very true. People do anything for smokes