22 November 2017 – SARS not opposed to releasing Makwakwa reports
SARS has noted numerous requests from Parliament, civic organizations and the media to disclose two reports regarding the allegations against Chief Officer: Business & Individual Taxes, Mr Jonas Makwakwa.
26 November 2017 – 5.6-million tax returns submitted with R18.5 billion refunds paid to individuals
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) paid R18.5 billion to 2.22 million taxpayers at the close of tax season for non-provisional taxpayers- a 26% increase from last year, on Friday, 24 November.
27 November 2017 – Moyane breaks silence on Makwakwa
SARS notes with deep concern media reports spreading the allegation that there has been impropriety on the part of Commissioner Tom Moyane in dealing with the disciplinary investigation into Chief Officer: Business & Individual Taxes, Mr Jonas Makwakwa.
4 December 2017 – Makwakwa was not paid a bonus
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) wishes to correct inaccurate and untrue media reports that Chief Officer: Business & Individual Tax, Mr Jonas Makwakwa was paid a bonus while on suspension.
12 December 2017 – Tax statistics for 2017
The National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service are pleased to announce the release of the 10th annual edition of the Tax Statistics today, on Tuesday 12 December 2017.
11 December 2017 – Lackay loses CCMA case against SARS
SARS notes and welcomes the outcome of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration’s award on Mr Adriaan Lackay’s constructive dismissal case.
13 December 2017 – Staff resignations decline at SARS
The number of staff who have resigned from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has declined dramatically over the past four years.
13 December 2017 – 12 Years for VAT fraudster
A Cape Town man was sentenced to twelve years effective imprisonment for large-scale Value Added Tax (VAT) fraud in the Wynberg Magistrate Court on Monday, 11 December 2017.
15 December 2017 – SARS to collect Sugar Tax from 1 April 2018
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) will collect the Sugary Beverages Levy (SBL) as from 1 April 2018.
Unregistered tobacco manufacturing plant uncovered
An unregistered tobacco manufacturing plant that produces molasses / shisha tobacco products has been uncovered during a search and seizure operation conducted in Gauteng.
