Scores online are up in arms about the decision to destroy recovered looted goods.
She said the money generated from looted goods would not be taxed, which is a loss to government.
“When destroying counterfeit products, you are making sure the manufacturers can make replacement products and make them available in the market with benefits in terms of tax. The companies continue to operate and pay salaries to their workers. That is basic economics,” said Ntshavheni. the stolen goods will be put in a storage facility and might be used as evidence in pending cases.
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