South Africa

South African Sign Language Interpreters available at SARS Service Centres

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that South African Sign Language (SASL) interpreters will be available at selected SARS Service Centres to assist clients who are deaf or hard of hearing. The service will be offered on specific dates, beginning on 24 July 2026, with operating hours from 08:00 to 16:00 at each […]

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Legal Counsel – Secondary Legislation – Rules Amendments 2026

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced a forthcoming amendment to secondary legislation that will affect various tax statutes, with public notice R.7656 published in Government Gazette 54939 on 3 July 2026. The notice outlines proposed rule changes that impact the Customs and Excise Act of 1964, along with adjustments to the Tax Administration

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Legal Counsel – Dispute Resolution & Judgments – Tax Court 2028-2026

The Legal Counsel division of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has scheduled a series of important dispute‑resolution judgments that will be issued by the Tax Court between July 2026 and 2028, as indicated by the upcoming rulings referenced in recent announcements. These judgments pertain to matters arising under the Income Tax Act of 1962

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Updated e@syFile™ Employer version 8.0.1_338

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released version 8.0.1_338 of the e@syFile™ Employer software, effective 7 July 2026. This release brings a suite of enhancements aimed at simplifying payroll and tax reporting for employers. Notably, the bulk‑payment function has been expanded to accommodate a higher volume of simultaneous transactions, reducing processing queues and improving

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Legal Counsel – Dispute Resolution & Judgments – Supreme Court of Appeal 2028-2026

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is set to release a landmark judgment from the Supreme Court of Appeal concerning dispute‑resolution matters in the tax domain, scheduled for 6 July 2026. The case, identified as ‘QI Logistics (Pty) Ltd v CSARS (180/2025) [2026] ZASCA 96’, involves the interpretation of the Customs and Excise Act of

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Customs Weekly List of Unentered Goods now available

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has made the latest Customs Weekly List of Unentered Goods publicly available, as announced on 6 July 2026. This list enumerates goods that have not yet been entered into the customs system, providing crucial information for importers, exporters, and customs brokers who require up‑to‑date details on detained or pending

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Legal Counsel – Secondary Legislation – Public Notices

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published a series of secondary legislative notices in the Government Gazette on 3 July 2026, specifically Notice 7664, which outlines the addresses at which various tax‑related processes will be conducted. These notices pertain to amendments in the Tax Administration Act of 2011 and affect the locations where taxpayers

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