Discussion | Illegal alcohol market grows 55% since 2017

JOHANNESBURG - Illegal booze sales have grown exponentially. A new study by the Drinks Federation of South Africa shows that nearly one in five alcoholic drinks sold in the country is illegal.

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The illicit alcohol market has grown by 55% since 2017, posing serious risks to health, consumer safety and public finances.   

  • The federation's CEO, Angela Russell spoke to eNCA.

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