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.
Trade Statistics for March 2019
SARS today releases trade statistics for March 2019 recording a trade surplus of R5.00 billion.
SARS welcomes new commissioner, Edward Kieswetter
1 May 2019 – Today Edward Kieswetter starts his role as Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service.
SARS Beitbridge 198.49 Kg Crystal Meth Bust Estimated at R 2-Million
SARS Customs officers intercepted a female traveller attempting to smuggle 198.49 kg of crystal meth, estimated at R2-million, into South Africa at the Beitbridge port of entry.
Former Customs Auditors Jailed for Corruption
Two former SARS Customs auditors were sentenced to three years direct imprisonment for corruption in Durban last week, 9 May 2019.
SARS has noted Public Protectors Report
Pretoria, Friday 24 May 2019 – The South African Revenue Service has noted the Public Protector’s Report published on 24 May 2019.
SARS extends Track and Trace tender timelines
SARS wishes to announce the extension of a tender for the provision of a Production Management and a Track and Trace solution for cigarettes.
End-May deadline for employer declarations fast approaching
Employers are reminded that all Employer Annual Declarations for the period 1 March 2018 to 28 February 2019 must be submitted to SARS by 31 May 2019.
