Treasury’s proposed increases in the excise duties on cigarettes, beer and vaping products met with stiff opposition in parliament last week.

The proposed increases in the Tax Laws Amendment Bill, which is being processed by parliament’s finance committee are 5.5% for beer and cigarettes and R2.90/ml for nicotine and non-nicotine solutions used for vaping...

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