21 July 2017 – SARS busts 29kg cocaine worth over R7.4-million
SARS Customs officials and detector dogs intercepted 26kg of cocaine cosmetics estimated at R7.4-million from Sao Paolo, Brazil in transit to the Democratic Republic of Congo at OR Tambo International Airport today, Friday 21 July.
29 July 2017 – Alleged racism
SARS has taken note of an alleged racism incident involving one of its officials at the OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday, 27 July 2017.
1 August 2017 – SARS to help deaf and blind taxpayers
SARS has embarked on an outreach project to serve and educate the Deaf and Blind communities on tax compliance in specified regions around the country on Thursday, 3 August.
1 August 2017 – One month left for SVDP
Taxpayers are reminded of the looming deadline for the Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (SVDP) on 31 August 2017.
4 August 2017 – Moyane Dubai trip
SARS has noted the media coverage which purports that Commissioner Tom Moyane met members of the Gupta family.
17 August 2017 – 95 years for VAT fraudsters
Three men, accused of fraudulently claiming Value Added Tax refunds to the value of approximately R300 million, were sentenced in the Gauteng South High Court on Wednesday, 16 August 2017 to a total of 95 years imprisonment – 25 years for Fraud, 25 years for Uttering, 25 years for Forgery and 20 years for Money Laundering.
24 August 2017 – Seven days to go before SVDP deadline
There are seven days left before the Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (SVDP) closes on 31 August and tax authorities set to begin exchanging data on offshore investments automatically.
29 August 2017 – Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme closing on 31 August 2017
The final date for submitting an application under the Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (SVDP) is still 31 August 2017.
1 September 2017 – SARS employee Symington’s court application
SARS has noted media reports that Mr. Vlok Symington has approached the High Court in Pretoria for a declaratory order and an urgent interdict against a pending disciplinary action.
4 September 2017 – SARS responds to Tax Ombud’s findings
SARS is committed to its role as an efficient and effective tax authority, and we appreciate the Tax Ombud’s recognition that we cooperated with the Tax Ombud in this inquiry.
