SARS auto assessment 2026 dates and what taxpayers must do
The SARS auto assessment 2026 window ran 1 to 12 July, with refunds paid in 72 hours. Here are the dates, deadlines and what taxpayers must do.
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SARS warns contaminated diesel is becoming prevalent in South Africa
SARS has confirmed that contaminated diesel and other fuel fraud are widespread, costing South Africa billions in lost revenue annually.
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SARS ready to accommodate 0.5% VAT increase withdrawal
SARS indicated that the following measures would apply to VAT vendors from 1 May.
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South Africa’s Global Minimum Tax law: What it means for businesses and the economy
Economically, the Global Minimum Tax Act is expected to bolster South Africa’s tax revenues by curbing aggressive tax avoidance strategies.
Local
Weapons cache found during Shauwn Mkhize raid to be tested for links to open cases
Sources reveal the weapons cache found in MaMkhize's La Lucia home was not registered.
Local
Shauwn Mkhize La Lucia mansion raided by SARS
The SARS investigation into Mkhize's finances, which dates back several years, has attracted widespread attention.
Lifestyle
Two-pot system officially launches in South Africa: Here’s everything you must expect
South Africa's two-pot retirement system launched today, allowing members to access part of their savings before retirement. Here’s what to expect.
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SARS announces changes to customs import system: Here’s what you must know
SARS has rolled out a series of updates to its customs import system, focusing on modernising how goods are brought into South Africa.
Local
Edwin Sodi walls cave in as legal pressure mounts
Edwin Sodi's financial affairs, made public by his ostentatious lifestyle, attracted the wrong kind of attention.
Local
Leeroy Sidambe lives it up with SARS hot on his trail over unpaid R30m tax bill
Gauteng businessman Leeroy Sidambe is under scrutiny for a R30 million SARS tax bill amidst rumors of an affair and a lavish lifestyle.
Crime
SARS, law enforcement agencies break coal smugglers
According to SARS, the alleged coal smugglers and their related entities are active and have a presence in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and Limpopo.
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Joburg CBD SARS office went up in flames: Here’s everything we know
City of Johannesburg EMS spokesperson Nana Radebe-Kgiba confirmed that all individuals within the building were safely evacuated.
Viral News
SARS worker loses job for faking ‘sick leave’ to join EFF protest
On Monday, the Labour Court determined SARS was well within its rights to dismiss the former worker for faking sick leave to join an EFF protest.
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Sophie Ndaba reportedly under fire in R23 million tax evasion case
Renowned actress Sophie Ndaba is under fire for allegedly collecting more than R23 million in unpaid company tax revenue.
Crime
SARS begins process to destroy illicit cigarettes worth R43 million
SARS has begun to destroy illicit and smuggled cigarettes, valued at R43 million, at the Beitbridge border post.
Lifestyle
SARS revenue collection exceeds R2 trillion for the first time ever
For the first time in history, SARS exceeded R2 trillion in gross revenue collection.
Lifestyle
SARS records R7.18bn trade surplus: Here’s what it says about the exports industry
The R7.18 billion preliminary trade balance surplus, was attributable to exports of R175.37 billion and imports of R168.19 billion.
Crime
SARS swoops in on wildlife poachers, tax evaders in mass seizure operation
On Thursday, the revenue collector said the operations were in line with its strategy of making it hard and costly for those who engage in non-compliant activities.
