There are 7.2 million smokers in South Africa, smoking a total of over 60 million cigarettes per day. At an additional tax of 60c per pack, this will bring in another R1.9 million in tax revenue every day. (AMPS2006A, 2007 Budget)

This week’s theme: The South African Budget, 2007

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