Budget 2026 | Sin taxes go up, how much more will you pay for cigarettes and alcohol?

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana increased sin taxes in his budget speech for 2026/27. Godongwana delivered his budget speech on Thursday and announced several increases on tobacco and alcohol.

The minister, addressing Parliament, said: “Madam Speaker, increases to certain taxes are unavoidable.” “For 2026/27, excise duties on tobacco will be increased in line with inflation. This includes excise duty on electronic nicotine and non-nicotine delivery systems.” Godongwana added that the excise on alcoholic beverages also rises by inflation.