South Africa’s secret R84 billion economy

• South Africa's illicit economy is valued at roughly R84.6 billion each year
• The amount represents a significant portion of South Africa's total GDP, with illicit tobacco and alcohol sales accounting for the largest share, along with illegal mining operations.
• Despite having one of the highest global criminality scores, South Africa also had a respectable resilience score of 5.67 – the third highest in Africa.