South Africa: Less Smoke and Hangovers As Excise Duties Go Up

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South Africa: Less Smoke and Hangovers As Excise Duties Go Up

[SAnews.gov.za] Government will increase the excise duties on alcohol and tobacco products by 8%, the National Treasury said on Wednesday.

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