48 years jail for defrauding taxpayers
A man who defrauded several taxpayers, Khathutshelo Mashau was sentenced for 48 years direct imprisonment after being found guilty on charges of theft, fraud and contravention of Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA).
SARS to recover debt of R15m for non-payment of PAYE, VAT
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has obtained a civil judgment and writ of execution to attach assets from the registered premises of a coal company, Shefa Group, in an effort to recover a tax debt of R15-million.
Company director ordered to pay back the money to SARS
The director of a company found guilty of submitting nil VAT returns while the business was actively trading, has been ordered by the Bloemfontein Regional Court to pay the South African Revenue Service (SARS) an amount of R400 853.
Sheriff to attach assets of company for PAYE and VAT debt
The assets of GladAfrica Management Services will be attached by the sheriff after the South African Revenue Service (SARS) obtained a civil judgment and writ of execution against the company after it submitted PAYE and VAT returns without making payment.
SARS update on filing season for individuals and trusts
Tshwane, 5 August 2021 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) wishes to remind non-provisional taxpayers to file their returns by using the safe and convenient digital channels that are available to meet the deadline of 23 November 2021
R10-million of illicit cigarettes declared as tissue paper
Customs officials of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) seized illicit cigarettes declared as tissue paper to the value of R 10-million at the Durban harbour this past weekend.
6 January 2017 – First week brings R4,3 Million worth of narcotics busts
SARS Customs has intercepted seven kilograms of ephedrine and 86 litres of ecstasy worth a total of R4,3 Million during this first week of the year at OR Tambo International Airport.
26 March 2015 – Update on implementation of FATCA in South Africa
An intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to improve international tax compliance and to implement the U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) was signed by the South African Minister of Finance, Mr Nhlanhla Nene and U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Mr Patrick H. Gaspard on 9 June 2014.
16 March 2015 – SARS Media Statement – Mr JS Malema
On 11 September 2012 SARS obtained a judgment in terms of the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011, in the High Court of South Africa Gauteng Division, Pretoria, confirming an outstanding tax debt by Mr JS Malema of R16.2 million.
6 March 2015 – SARS Enforcement and Customs Operations for February 2015
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is providing an update to the media and the public on its operations to combat crimes such as smuggling, fraud and abuse of the tax system for the month of February 2015.
