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South Africa’s illicit cigarette crisis: evidence from the 2021 Global Adult Tobacco Survey

Mxolisi Humphrey Zondi et al.

Tobacco Control2026https://doi.org/10.1136/tc-2025-059765article
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The illicit cigarette trade in South Africa is rampant and driven mostly by non-multinational brands and informal retail channels. It threatens public health and causes significant tax revenue losses. The insights from this study can inform enforcement strategies.

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@article{mxolisi2026,
  title        = {{South Africa’s illicit cigarette crisis: evidence from the 2021 Global Adult Tobacco Survey}},
  author       = {Mxolisi Humphrey Zondi et al.},
  journal      = {Tobacco Control},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1136/tc-2025-059765},
}

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0.50

Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40

F · citation impact0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20
M · momentum0.50 × 0.15 = 0.07
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
R · text relevance †0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20

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