The Smokeless Word - Johnny Moloto

The Smokeless Word
4 September 2026
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The Smokeless Word – Johnny Moloto

4 SEPTEMBER 2026

Johnny Moloto, BAT’s Area Head of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs for Sub-Saharan Africa, joins us to discuss the severe economic and policy realities behind South Africa's illicit tobacco market.

With illicit trade estimated to account for up to 75% of the market and cost the public R100 million a day, Johnny explores its real-world consequences and why enforcement needs to move from commitments to prosecution. They also discuss how risk-proportionate regulation could help tackle the illicit market and support the shift towards a smokeless future across Africa.

Join Kingsley and Johnny for a conversation about illicit trade, enforcement and the opportunity for a smokeless future across Africa.


The Smokeless Word is available on major streaming platforms and can viewed on YouTube and Spotify.

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