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BUDGET 2026: SALBA urges excise freeze as illicit spirits drain billions from SA’s Fiscus

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As the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, invites public input ahead of the National Budget, the South African Liquor Brand Owners Association (SALBA) is urging government to implement an immediate freeze on excise increases for spirits, a move it says could help recover billions lost annually to illicit trade. Kurt Moore, CEO of SALBA joins this conversation.
24 Feb 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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