R280bn illicit economy fueled by illegal mining

South Africa's illicit economy is estimated at R280-billion, with illegal mining emerging as the country's largest illicit market at around R60-billion. Gambling and illicit tobacco make up much of the remainder.

For further analysis, we are joined by Econometrix Director and Chief Economist, Dr Azar Jammine.

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