31 January 2018 – Trade Statistics for December 2017
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for December 2017 recording a trade balance surplus of R15.72 billion.
12 February 2018 – SARS to engage industry stakeholders on Sugary Beverages Levy
Following previous announcements, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) will embark on regional roadshows to engage industry stakeholders on the implementation of the Sugary Beverages Levy (SBL) which is being implemented on 1 April 2018.
19 February 2018 – SARS welcomes presidential inquiry
The South African Revenue Service welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation pledge to launch a Commission of Inquiry into tax administration and governance at SARS.
20 February 2018 – Over R18 million worth of crystal meth nabbed at ORTIA
Customs officials of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) made two drugs busts at OR Tambo International Airport this past week seizing crystal meth valued at over R18 million.
31 January 2014 – South African Trade Statistics for December 2013
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics that includes trade data with Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (BLNS) for December 2013 that recorded a trade surplus of R2.78 billion [trade deficit R4.31 billion].
22 February 2018 – SARS commits to increased revenue target
The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), Mr Tom Moyane, has committed the revenue authority to achieving the increased revenue target for the 2017/18 financial year.
30 December 2014 – Trade Statistics for November 2014
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for November 2014 that recorded a trade deficit of R5.70 billion. This figure includes trade data with Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (BLNS).
23 February 2018 – Illegal abalone worth R2.3-million seized in Durban
A sting operation at the port of Durban by SARS Customs officials and the Hawks has led to the seizure of 1.6 tons of illegally harvested frozen abalone valued at R2.37 million.
26 February 2018 – SARS reaches R1-trillion milestone
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is pleased to announce that it has crossed the psychological threshold of the one-trillion rand mark in its revenue collection efforts.
28 November 2014 – Trade Statistics for October 2014
The R21.33 billion deficit for October 2014 is due to exports of R89.00 billion and imports of R110.32 billion. Exports decreased from September to October by R1.63 billion (-1.8%) and imports increased from September to October by R16.65 billion (17.8%). The cumulative deficit for 2014 is R95.11 billion compared to R73.08 billion in 2013.
