South African Revenue Services
latest news & developments
‘Tax is unlikely to deter drinkers’
The treasury wants to raise taxes on alcoholic beverages and set a minimum price per unit
Judge Dennis Davis slams politicians implicated in corruption for attacking Pravin Gordhan
The EFF has said that the legacy of Gordhan was that of failure, exploitation and corruption
A tribute to PG – always the activist and the people’s leader
Pravin Gordhan’s contribution included the negotiated transition to democracy, the new Constitution and the transformation of the state apparatus and the public sector
Disbarred lawyer allegedly swindles clients out of millions
Despite having allegedly taken millions, and being known to authorities, Ben van Heerden is still pocketing money for services he cannot legally offer
SA’s possible greylisting is a blessing in disguise
The country shouldn’t be facing this threat but it could bring urgency to bringing in reforms to stop corruption
Strike looms at Sars over 0% wage increase
The revenue collector says it is unable to offer its 12 479 staff any salary increase, leading Nehawu and others to announce strike action
Small businesses must be proactive in their tax affairs
There are numerous means by which errant taxpayers can start the new year on a clean slate
Tobacco farmers want the taxman to do more to control illegal cigarette trade
The Black Tobacco Farmers’ Association the introduction of a minimum price level for cigarettes
Millers pay for duty-free wheat quota
The South African Revenue Services didn’t gazette the EU quota rates for about month, with no reasons given – and then suddenly published them
Stronger tobacco control regulation will reduce harm
South Africa’s tobacco industry interference statistics are improving year on year, but more needs to be done