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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: COSATU Raises Alarm as Illicit Tobacco Trade Puts 230 BAT Heidelberg Jobs at Risk
Description: The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU is warning that 230 jobs are at risk at British American Tobacco's Heidelberg factory due to the growing illicit tobacco trade. British American Tobacco is closing its South African manufacturing plant, citing the rise of cheap, illegal cigarettes as a major factor. COSATU says the illicit trade now accounts for 75% of total sales, with illegal products selling at a quarter of the price of legitimate cigarettes. Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks