Trade Statistics for January 2019

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for January 2019 recording a trade deficit of R13.08 billion.

Wage negotiations dispute still unresolved

Over the past weekend, SARS had confirmed that it had reached a deadlock in negotiations with the recognised trade unions, PSA and NEHAWU, over salary increases and improvements in conditions of service and benefits for bargaining unit employees.

SARS continues to operate

SARS Customs operations at ports of entry, especially borders, have been without major interruptions.

Trade Statistics for February 2019

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for February 2019 recording a trade surplus of R3.99 billion.