Diageo warns increasing excise on spirits yet again will benefit criminals, not the State
[Engineering News - South Africa] - 19/02/2026
Spirits producer Diageo South Africa has warned that any further increases in taxes on these alcoholic drinks would likely only strengthen organised crime networks in the country. Above 6% increases have been implemented over the past two financial years. If the Finance Minister did the same in (…)
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