3 February 2016 – SARS busts abalone and ephedrine worth over R10-million
SARS Customs Control officials busted ephedrine and abalone valued at more than R10-million in two separate incidents.
2 February 2016 – SARS continues crack down on non-compliance in cash ‘n carry sector
South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner, Tom Moyane, today announced the launch of random on-site inspections targeted at Cash & Carry businesses.
29 January 2016 – Clarification by SARS on recent media coverage
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) takes note of recent reports in the media pertaining to the organisation. In particular, the SARS Operating Model Review and the leakage of confidential information have garnered media coverage. SARS wishes to present its perspective on the internal restructuring process underway.
25 January 2015 – R12-million drug bust at OR Tambo Airport
SARS Customs intercepted a male traveller from Tanzania carrying narcotics worth over R12-million at OR Tambo International Airport yesterday (24 January 2016).
22 January 2016 – Tax returns give insight into economic performance
The National Treasury and South African Revenue Service will host a special workshop on the potential of tax administration records to provide insight into firm growth and performance, and hence economic growth.
6 January 2016 – Dried abalone, heroin intercepted at borders
Customs officials busted heroin and abalone smugglers at two separate locations at Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) and Beitbridge border post in Limpopo yesterday.
Media Release: Customs officers make massive bust of rhino horn weighing 160kg
Tshwane, 17 July 2021 – Customs officers of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) seized 32 pieces of rhino horn, weighing 160kg, at a cargo transit shed at the OR Tambo International Airport earlier today.
5 December 2014 – Media Statement by SARS Commissioner
There have been media allegations against some of the Senior Officials within South African Revenue Service (SARS). The allegations were initially levelled against Mr. Johan Van Loggerenberg. After these allegations surfaced, Mr. Ivan Pillay, who was the Acting Commissioner, appointed a panel to investigate the existence and truthfulness of the allegations, and Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane SC, together with his panel of senior advocates were accordingly tasked to investigate the allegations.
4 December 2014 – Preliminary Outcome of the 2014 Tax Season
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has again recorded consistent growth in the levels of tax compliance in the country with 5.32 million income tax returns submitted during the 2014 Tax Season.
2 December 2014 – Resignation of SARS COO
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) wishes to announce that, after nearly 9 years, its Chief Operations Officer (COO), Mr Barry Hore, will regrettably be leaving SARS by the end of December 2014.
