Media Releases for 2026
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Trade Statistics for January 2026
Published Date: 27/02/2026South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R9.3 billion in January 2026. This surplus was attributable to exports of R155.8 billion and imports of R146.5 billion, inclusive of trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN).
SARS welcomes the revised revenue estimate for the 2025/26 fiscal year
Published Date: 25/02/2026The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), Edward Kieswetter, welcomes the revised revenue estimate presented by the Honourable Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana. SARS will spare no effort to achieve the revised revenue estimate as it monitors South Africa’s fiscal environment and key macroeconomic indicators. SARS will align its strategy and operations to sustain its revenue performance and protect the fiscus.
President Ramaphosa undertakes a visit to the SARS National Command Centre
Published Date: 04/02/2026President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 05 February 2026, undertake an oversight visit to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) National Command Centre in Brooklyn, Pretoria.
Trade Statistics for December 2025
Published Date: 30/01/202630 January 2026 – South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R23.2 billion in December 2025. This surplus was attributable to exports of R164.3 billion and imports of R141.1 billion, inclusive of trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN).
