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[TOP STORY] Cheap but deadly: Why South Africans are choosing counterfeit alcohol

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‘Consumers knowingly purchase illicit alcohol, because they want to have a certain brand, even though they are aware that it could be counterfeit and associated with health risks,’ says Dr Shamal Ramesar, head of research at the Drinks Federation of South Africa.

18 Jun 2025 9AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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