29 March 2017 – SARS Customs intercepts R13.8 million Ferrari F1
Pretoria, Wednesday 29 March 2017 – SARS Customs officials intercepted a Ferrari F1, worth an estimated R13.8 million, which was being smuggled back into the country after it had been stored at a bonded warehouse in South Africa since 2014. When it was first brought into the country, the owner failed to follow correct import procedures […]
31 March 2017 – SARS Customs discovers 11kg of cocaine hidden in electrical parts
Pretoria, Friday 31 March 2016 – SARS Customs officials discovered 11kg of cocaine worth R3.1-million hidden inside electrical components at the OR Tambo International Airport mail centre this week. The incident happened on Wednesday, 29 March during a routine inspection at the mail centre. Officials searched a parcel destined for Norway from Gauteng. After passing it […]
03 April 2017 – SARS announces the preliminary outcome of revenue collection
Pretoria, 03 April 2017 – In its humbling role of serving the nation, SARS has remained steadfast, once again, delivering on its core mandate; that of collecting all revenue due to the fiscus. For the second year in a row, SARS broke the Trillion Rand mark collecting, in gross terms, R1.367 trillion. The preliminary outcome for […]
18 April 2017 – SARS busts 2380 sneakers worth R2.8-million
Pretoria, Tuesday, 18 April 2017- SARS Customs made a significant seizure of suspected counterfeit sneakers to the value of R2.8 million at OR Tambo International Airport over the Easter weekend. During a routine inspection of a cargo shed at the airport, SARS Customs officials intercepted a suspicious consignment weighing 956kg. Upon a detailed inspection over […]
25 April 2017 – SARS Customs bust counterfeit goods & drugs worth over R8.3-million
Pretoria, Tuesday 25 April 2017 – SARS Customs made a significant seizure of counterfeit goods and drugs with a combined weight of 1 998kg at OR Tambo International Airport over the weekend. With an estimated value of more than R8.3 million, the goods were uncovered during raids of various cargo sheds at the airport. Customs officials […]
5 May 2017 – Further clarification on the vat registration of non-executive directors
Pretoria, 5 May 2017 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has clarified certain aspects regarding the liability of non-executive directors (NEDs) of companies to register for and charge VAT. On 10 February 2017, two binding general rulings (BGR) – BGR No’s 40 and 41 were issued confirming the application of the law as from 1 […]
8 May 2017 – Launch of Customs Preferred Trader Programme
Pretoria, 8 May 2017 – Today saw the official launch of the South African Revenue Service’s Customs Preferred Trader Programme. This marks the culmination of an extensive process aimed at introducing one of the most significant trade facilitation initiatives in SARS’ customs modernisation journey. Currently, 28 Customs clients have been awarded Preferred Trader accreditation status […]
11 May 2017 – Customs officials confiscate 13kg cocaine worth R3,6 million at ORTIA
CUSTOMS OFFICIALS CONFISCATE 13KG COCAINE WORTH R3,6 MILLION AT ORTIA Pretoria, 11 May 2017 – Customs officials at the Oliver Tambo International Airport confiscated 13kg of cocaine in two separate incidents on 7 and 8 May 2017. The estimated street value of the cocaine is approximately R3, 6 million. In both cases the drugs were […]
19 May 2017 – SARS Customs bust – 7.035kg rhino horn
Pretoria, Friday 19 May 2017 – SARS Customs intercepted 7.035kg of rhino horn declared as ‘tea bags’ at OR Tambo International Airport on 17 May. The discovery was made when Customs officials subjected the identified shipment for scanning. During the scanning process images consistent with rhino horn were observed. Upon a physical inspection the contents […]
23 May 2017 – SARS busts 13.2 kg of rhino horn, worth R1,7 million
Pretoria, Tuesday 23 May 2017 – SARS Customs intercepted a consignment of rhino horn worth R1,7 Million at OR Tambo International Airport yesterday. The bust follows on the heels of 7kg of rhino horn intercepted last Thursday. The discovery was made when Customs officials subjected a box for scanning and detected images consistent with rhino […]
