The ban on tobacco sales across South Africa in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased illicit cigarette trade. South Africa and Zimbabwe have enhanced their border patrols and, despite having built a 25-mile fence across their shared border, continue to face difficulties addressing the illicit tobacco trade.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/jun/26/south-africa-tobacco-ban-greeted-with-cigarette-smuggling-boom