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The R26.22 Rule: How to Tell if Your Cigarettes Are Legal or Not

By Karabo Makodi19 August , 2025

Learn about the R26.22 rule, key signs of illegal smokes, and expert advice to avoid buying counterfeit cigarettes.

Illicit Cigarette Trade Is Destroying South African Jobs: Here’s How to Stop It

By Simekahle Mthethwa13 August , 2025

Discover how the illicit cigarette trade is destroying South African jobs and costing billions in tax revenue in 2025. Learn effective strategies to stop this illegal market and join the SATTA campaign.

News

Minimum Collectable Tax Price Explained: Don’t Get Caught with Illegal Smokes

By Simekahle Mthethwa24 July , 2025

South Africa’s Minimum Collectable Tax (MCT) sets the legal minimum price for cigarettes at R26.22 per pack. Learn how MCT helps combat illegal smokes and protects consumers and government revenue.

Events in Gauteng

Rand Show 2026 Starts This Week: What to Expect at Johannesburg’s Biggest Easter Festival

By Nomthandazo Ntisa1 April , 2026

Johannesburg will host the Rand Show 2026 from 2 to 6 April at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec, with organisers confirming five days of live entertainment, family attractions and interactive experiences. The event, one of South Africa’s largest consumer shows, is expected to draw thousands of visitors across Gauteng during the Easter period. For residents, the timing matters as it coincides with school holidays and public holiday travel, increasing both attendance and activity around Nasrec.