SARS Commissioner welcomes Constitutional Court judgement on zero-rating of gold
The Commissioner for South African Revenue Service (SARS) Dr Johnstone Makhubu welcomes the unanimous judgment of the Constitutional Court in Lueven Metals (Pty) Ltd v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service, which confirms SARS’ interpretation of section 11(1)(f) of the Value-Added Tax Act, 1991.
SARS marks International SMME day with nationwide support to small businesses
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) will mark International Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME) Day with a focused national programme aimed at strengthening support to small businesses, recognising their role in economic growth and tax compliance.
SARS rolls out phased Filing Season, urges Taxpayers to wait their turn
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is making this year’s Filing Season easy and simple to navigate. With this statement, SARS offers clarity and certainty to taxpayers helping them understand how the process is structured, specifying turnaround times for refunds, verification, and submission.
SARS and Hawks deal further blow to drug trafficking with cocaine seizure at Durban port
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) working with the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) secured the seizure of 30 bricks of cocaine at the Port of Durban.
SARS intercepts suspected drug consignments at Port of Durban in targeted pre-dawn operation
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has intercepted consignments suspected to contain illicit drugs during a targeted Customs and Excise operation at the Port of Durban in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Nearly 39 000 Foreign Registered Vehicles already registered as SARS launches the process from 1 June 2026
From today, 1 June 2026, all travellers crossing South Africa’s borders must submit an online customs declaration and declare any foreign-registered vehicles they bring into the country. This launch of the South African Revenue Service’s (SARS) new digital Traveller Declaration System, together with stepped-up education of customs rules at every port of entry, marks a major step in modernising border controls, streamlining legitimate trade and travel, and curbing non-compliance.
SARS clarifies implementation of China’s Zero-Tariff Export Scheme
The Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service, Dr Johnstone Makhubu, said that SARS has finalised the legal and operational framework to administer China’s zero-tariff scheme. The Rules in terms of section 46A of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964, regulating the issuing of certificates of origin are available on the SARS website. From 1 June 2026, SARS will be issuing Rules of Origin certificates for qualifying exports.
SARS releases the preliminary trade statistics for April 2026
South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R15.2 billion in April 2026. This surplus was attributable to exports of R190.6 billion and imports of R175.4 billion, inclusive of trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN).
SARS refutes false claims of a data breach
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is aware of social media posts and online reports claiming that its systems have been breached. SARS continuously monitors its systems for any suspicious activity and has conducted a thorough investigation in response to these reports. These claims are false and unsubstantiated.
SARS modernises cross-border customs declarations for foreign vehicles from 1 June 2026
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) will, from 1 June 2026, require all foreign-registered vehicles to be declared on the SARS Traveller Management System (TMS) prior to them entering or leaving South Africa.
