SARS Customs seizes Crystal Meth at OR Tambo International Airport
The Customs officers of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) at the OR Tambo Airport, intercepted pelleted cargo that was destined for Australia. The consignment which was declared as Multi-Purpose Anti-Slip Mat was upon physical inspection, found to be have been used to conceal Crystal meth weighing 785 kg with the street value of R236 million.
Media statement on Gold Leaf Tobacco
SARS welcomes an order by the North Gauteng High Court granting a preservation order in terms of section 163 of the Tax Administration Act No. 28 of 2011 against Gold Leaf Tobacco Corporation and its directors, Messrs Rudland and Adamjee. SARS has been investigating and clamping down on the illicit economy focusing on tobacco, gold and fuel industry over the last year, and this is one of the many enforcement steps executed by SARS.
SARS to appeal judgement
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has noted the Labour Court judgement of 22 August 2022 on the matter between Mashilo and Seremane v the Commissioner of SARS. The matter relates to an incident that dates back to 2015 during the tenure of the former Commissioner.
Suspension of industrial action at SARS
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) welcomes the suspension of the industrial action by two recognized labour unions, PSA and NEHAWU. The PSA was the first officially to suspend the industrial action from 20 July 2022, followed by NEHAWU on 08 August 2022.
Agencies pledge to strengthen collaboration ahead of critical FATF review
South African institutions at the heart of fighting corruption, including state capture, pledged their commitment to strengthen their joint efforts and enhance collaboration to ensure those who abused state resources are brought to book.
Clearing agent in court for defrauding SARS and importers
he South African Revenue Service (SARS) notes the appearance of a clearing agent and his co-accused at the Durban Commercial Crime Court on 28 July 2022, for a customs and excise related fraud matter. The two were charged with defrauding SARS and their clients of more than R2 million.
Trade Statistics for June 2022
SARS today releases trade statistics for June 2022 recording a preliminary trade balance surplus of R24.23 billion attributable to exports of R184.61 billion and imports of R160.38 billion.
Media update on the ongoing SARS strike
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) remains committed to resolving the ongoing industrial action with organised labour. As communicated earlier, SARS does not determine its own budget, but relies on funding allocation from National Treasury. It is within this context that SARS commenced negotiations with its partners in labour.
SARS Media Release on the Chinese Railway Rolling Stock Corporation’s (CRRC) matter
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) welcomes the judgment by the North Gauteng High Court dismissing the Chinese Railway Rolling Stock Corporation’s (CRRC) application to have SARS return money taken from its bank accounts in terms of third party appointments under section 179(6) of the Tax Administration Act No. 28 of 2011 as part of SARS efforts to collect outstanding taxes.
SARS Customs puts contingency measures in place at border posts during strike
15 July 2022 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) would like to assure traders and travellers that it has put various contingency measures in place at land border posts to ensure minimal disruption during the current industrial action at SARS. SARS will ensure that the following capabilities remain available throughout the duration of the […]
