BAT South Africa to close its manufacturing facility in Heidelberg, Gauteng, after illicit trade wipes out ~75% of legal ...

British American Tobacco South Africa has announced that it will have to shut down its only local manufacturing plant.

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BAT South Africa (BATSA) is set to close its Heidelberg facility by 2026, impacting over 200 jobs, as the company cites the rise of illicit cigarette trade as a key factor in its decision." ...

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South Africa loses about R30 billion in revenue every year due to the illicit trade in cigarettes and liquor, according to a ...

British American Tobacco South Africa announces the closure of its Heidelberg factory by 2026, putting 230 jobs at risk. Tax ...

BATSA will shut its Heidelberg cigarette factory by the end of 2026, blaming the surge in illicit trade that has made local ...

Once the closure is completed, BAT will no longer manufacture cigarettes in South Africa and will instead rely on imports to ...

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British American Tobacco SA will close its Heidelberg manufacturing facility end of 2026 after 51 years due to influx of illicit cigarettes.