16 April 2018 – SARS, NPA to prosecute taxpayers for outstanding returns
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has embarked on a new initiative with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to prosecute non-compliant taxpayers, including prominent South Africans, who have failed to submit returns.
19 April 2018 – BRICS members to strengthen Customs co-operation
Delegates from BRICS member countries (that is Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) have agreed to strengthen co-operation and mutual assistance to facilitate trade between member countries and other developing countries.
20 April 2018 – New electronic reporting requirements for Customs clients
This weekend the South African Revenue Service (SARS) will introduce a new electronic cargo reporting system which will be able to track the movement of cargo coming into and leaving the country.
30 April 2018 – Trade Statistics for March 2018
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for March 2018 recording a trade balance surplus of R9.47 billion.
12 May 2018 – Currency worth close to R2 million seized at Cape Town International Airport
SARS Customs officials at Cape Town International Airport confiscated $156 850 (about R1 946 802) which was hidden in the luggage of a South African man en route to Dubai.
15 May 2018 – North Gauteng High Court granted an order to give effect to a settlement agreement between SARS and senior SARS official Mr Vlok Symington
On Friday 11 May 2018, the North Gauteng High Court granted an order to give effect to a settlement agreement between the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and senior SARS official Mr Vlok Symington.
18 May 2018 – R30 million worth of Viagra seized at ORTIA
Customs officials of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have seized 437kg of male sexual enhancement pills (Viagra) with a street value of R30-million.
24 May 2018 – Customs requirements for South African travellers
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) would like to clarify a recent confusion in the media about Customs requirements for travellers returning to South Africa with personal valuables.
31 May 2018 – Trade Statistics for April 2018
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for April 2018 recording a trade balance surplus of R1.14 billion.
4 June 2018 – Tax Season 2018
We have been hard at work taking stock of how we can be more efficient and improve service to taxpayers. This requires that we make better use of our resources and technology, while factoring in feedback from taxpayers on what their pain-points are.
