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Upcoming Time Release Studies (TRS) at key border posts

Upcoming Time Release Studies (TRS) at key border posts

30 April 2025 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS), in collaboration with the Revenue Service Lesotho (RSL), will be conducting Time Release Studies (TRS) at selected border posts during May and June 2025. These studies form part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the efficiency of cross-border trade and facilitating legitimate movement of goods and persons.

The TRS sessions are planned to take place as follows:

    • Maseru Bridge
      • Capacity Building: 05–09 May 2025
      • TRS Execution: 12–16 May 2025
    • Ficksburg Border Post
      • Capacity Building (without WCO handholding): 26–30 May 2025
      • TRS Execution: 02–06 June 2025

For more information, see the letter to stakeholders.