17 November 2025 – SARS invites media representatives to attend the opening ceremony of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) 18th Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) Plenary. This annual event brings together over 50 tax commissioners and senior officials from around the world. It serves as a platform for collaboration, sharing of best practices, and addressing global challenges in tax administration. The Forum also strengthens international cooperation in areas such as tax transparency, compliance, and enforcement.
All accredited media representatives are invited to attend.
Date: 18 November 2025
Time: 09:00
Venue: No. 4 Energy Lane, Bridgeways Precinct Century City, 7441, Cape Town
Speakers: Mr Bob Hamilton, Chair, Forum on Tax Administration; Ms. Manal Corwin, Director, Centre for Tax Policy and Administration, OECD; Mr. Edward Kieswetter, Commissioner, South African Revenue Service.
Journalists interested in attending the opening ceremony are requested to confirm their attendance by emailing [email protected] no later than close of business on 17 November 2025, as space is limited.
The opening session will be open to the public via a livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/HyY6hR_uDn0.
