27 July 2018 – SARS refutes claims of clearing plane with guns and ammunition
SARS wishes to clarify media reports that Customs officials discovered R4 and R5 rifles, 7.62mm light machine guns and ammunition on-board an aircraft at Waterkloof Airforce base last Saturday, 23 July 2018.
31 July 2018 – Trade Statistics for June 2018
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for June 2018 recording a trade balance surplus of R12.00 billion.
3 August 2018 – SARS customs makes major busts of drugs and currency within days
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) Customs division made a bust of multiple currency and drugs at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA). This was the latest in a string of illicit/illegal goods busts, valued at close to R15 million.
7 August 2018 – Appointment of Mr Johnstone Makhubu as SARS Chief Officer: Finance
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) wishes to announce the appointment of Mr Johnstone Makhubu as its Chief Officer: Finance with immediate effect.
15 August 2018 – SARS, TISA and FITA commit to combatting illicit trade in cigarette and tobacco products
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) met with the Tobacco Institute of Southern Africa (TISA) and the Fair-trade Independent Tobacco Association (FITA) on 15 August 2018 at the SARS Head Office in order to discuss and agree on collaboration among them to combat illicit trade in cigarette and all tobacco products.
24 August 2018 – SARS to re-establish the Large Business Unit and Illicit Economy Team
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) wishes to announce that it is re-establishing the Large Business Unit and Illicit Economy Team.
28 August 2018 – Two VAT fraudsters handed down lengthy jail sentences
A prominent Western Cape man and an East Rand bogus tax practitioner who participated in a scam defrauding SARS of R32 million, were sentenced to a combined 26 years direct imprisonment last week.
29 August 2018 – SARS to assist the Deaf taxpayers
In celebration of Deaf Awareness Month (September), SARS will be assisting the Deaf communities with their tax affairs at specific SARS branches around the country.
31 August 2018 – Trade Statistics for July 2018
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for July 2018 recording a trade deficit of R4.66 billion.
13 September 2018 – SARS Customs bust female traveller with almost R10-million in US Dollars
On Tuesday this week, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) Customs officers intercepted a Hong Kong bound female student at OR Tambo International Airport, with almost R10-million – 630 000 USD – packed in 50 and 100 dollar bundles in a plastic bag.
