This is according to a new study conducted by Kirsten van der Zee, Samantha Filby and Prof Corné van Walbeek of the research unit on the Economics of Excisable Products at the University of Cape Town.
“The ban inadvertently benefited manufacturers who were previously disproportionately involved in illicit activities. These manufacturers increased their market share even after the ban was lifted. The ban may have further entrenched SA’s already large illicit market. Our results show there are unintended consequences associated with a temporary ban on the sale of cigarettes,” they said.
“The sales ban distorted the brand composition of the market primarily in favour of local companies that had been previously accused of feeding the illicit market,” they said.
Source: News Formal (newsformal.com)
Yeah, government are fools. It amazes me how we don't hold government officials to the same standards we hold our doctors and teachers who teach our kids yet the government's stupidity has more far reaching consequences.
Yeah, government are fools. It amazes me how we don't hold government officials to the same standards we hold our doctors and teachers who teach our kids yet the government's stupidity has more far reaching consequences.
yeh its too late now , crime has been simulated but yet the high price is accepted by the current hypocrites.
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