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flag South Africa raises taxes on alcohol and tobacco, increasing costs for consumers to boost state revenue.

flag South Africa's Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, announced a tax increase on alcohol and tobacco products in the 2025 budget, raising excise duties by 6.75% and 4.75%, respectively. flag This will make a can of beer 16 cents more expensive and add about R1 to a pack of cigarettes. flag Critics warn the hike could boost the illicit trade, benefiting criminals. flag The government aims to generate more revenue to tackle social and economic issues.

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