Buying Illicit Goods

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A report, titled Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT) Organised Crime, Corruption, and Illicit Trade: Spotlight on South Africa, found that South Africa faces challenges from illicit trade on multiple fronts, including but not limited to alcohol, cigarettes, fishing, mining, counterfeit electronics, pharmaceuticals, food, and apparel. Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka, joined by Mpho Maboi, discussed this. Listeners also commented on whether they have bought something through backdoor channels.
1 Jun 2023 6AM English South Africa Entertainment News

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