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.
Treasury announces new SARS Commissioner
President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Mr Edward Kieswetter as the Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service with effect from 1 May 2019.
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.
SARS announces the preliminary Revenue outcome for 2018-19
For the financial year ending 31 March 2019, SARS collected an amount of R1 287.6 billion, against the 2019 Budget estimate of R1 302.2 billion resulting in a deficit of R14.6 billion (-1.1%).
SARS confirms conclusion of a 3-year wage agreement with NEHAWU and PSA
SARS, NEHAWU and PSA have agreed on a 3-year multi-term agreement with an 8% increase on the Guaranteed Total Packages of employees in the Bargaining Unit for this year, effective 1 April 2019.
Relocation of electronic services platform for SARS
SARS will be migrating to a new hosting platform for its electronic services in April 2019. This new and reliable platform features the latest technology on the market, and includes a refresh of SARS’ hardware and software.
Customs continues to increase the number of busts year on year: Goods valued at R3.7 billion bust by Customs in the past financial year
SARS has released its latest consolidated Customs busts statistics from 01 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. The total value of all goods confiscated amounted to R3 694 742 928.
SARS & Office of the Tax Ombud sign historic agreement
SARS and OTO signed a historic agreement to forge an effective working relationship that will deliver excellent service to the taxpayer.
SARS seeks technology to curb revenue leakages in illicit tobacco industry
Pretoria, Tuesday, 30 April 2019 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has embarked on a number of strategic initiatives to curb revenue leakages emanating from illegal and unethical practices in the illicit economy.
