14 March 2018 – Resignation of Mr. Jonas Mashudu Makwakwa
I wish to announce that Mr. Jonas Mashudu Makwakwa has resigned this morning from his employment with the SARS as the Chief Officer: Business and Individual Taxes (BAIT). Mr Makwakwa’s resignation is effective immediately as of 14 March 2018 at 11am.
14 March 2018 – SARS Customs busts goods worth close to R400 million since 1 January
A currency bust at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) was the latest in a string of busts which have netted the South African Revenue Service (SARS) Customs division illicit/illegal goods valued at close to R400 million since 1 January.
14 March 2018 – Mark Kingon appointed as Acting Chief Officer – BAIT
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has appointed Mr Mark Kingon as acting Chief Officer: Business and Individual Taxes (BAIT) following the resignation of Mr Jonas Makwakwa this morning.
16 March 2018 – SARS Commissioner acted within the law
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has noted with some dismay the media reports that allege irregular value-added tax (VAT) payments to Oakbay.
19 March 2018 – SARS concerned about the unrelenting media assault on its image
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) wishes to express its deep concern and disturbance at the ongoing media onslaught that threatens to undermine the integrity of the organization.
20 March 2018 – Appointment of Mark Kingon as Acting Commissioner
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) welcomes the appointment of Mr Mark Kingon as acting Commissioner with immediate effect.
27 March 2018 – SARS ready to implement VAT rate increase
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is ready to implement the increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT) announced by the Minister of Finance in February.
28 March 2018 – All systems go for Sugary Beverages Levy
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is ready to implement the Sugary Beverages Levy (SBL) which comes into effect on 1 April 2018.
29 March 2018 – Trade Statistics for February 2018
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for February 2018 recording a trade balance surplus of R0.43 billion.
31 July 2014 – Trade Statistics for June 2014
The R0.19 billion deficit for June 2014 can be attributed to exports of R80.27 billion and imports of R80.46 billion. Exports increased from May to June by R2.89 billion (3.7%) and imports decreased from May to June by R4.36 billion (5.1%). The cumulative deficit for 2014 is R48.27 billion compared to R35.57 billion in 2013.
