31 July 2013 – Trade Statistics for June 2013
The R7.71 billion deficit for June 2013 can be attributed to exports of R68.21 billion and imports of R75.92 billion. Exports increased from May to June by R2.24 billion (3.4%) and imports decreased from May to June by R1.58 billion (-2.0%). The cumulative deficit for 2013 is R75.94 billion compared to R51.58 billion in 2012
3 April 2018 – SARS announces R1 216.6 billion preliminary revenue outcome
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is pleased to announce that it has collected an amount of R1216.6 billion in the financial year 2017/18.
6 April 2018 – SARS’s stance on the tax treatment of cryptocurrencies
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) will continue to apply normal income tax rules to cryptocurrencies and will expect affected taxpayers to declare cryptocurrency gains or losses as part of their taxable income.
11 April 2018 – SARS to host BRICS heads of Customs authorities
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) will host the Customs Cooperation Meeting, which is a representation of the heads of customs authorities from BRICS member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa with a view to enhance relations and further improve co-operation and promote development among BRICS member countries.
13 April 2018 – Drugs valued at over R30 million bust at OR Tambo this week
South African Revenue Service (SARS) Customs officials at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) this week confiscated 108kg of drugs which were hidden in boxes and declared as ‘calcium carbonate’.
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.
