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Court sentences man who defrauded SARS over R955K and bought a Mercedes
A Mpumalanga man was sentenced to three years imprisonment after he was found guilty of defrauding the South African Revenue…
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Sars collects record R2.1 trillion in taxes
The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has pointed to ramped-up compliance efforts of its systems following a nearly R10 billion…
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Edward Kieswetter puts retirement plans on ice following tenure extension
South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter says the recent announcement of the extension to his tenure means that…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa extends term of office for Commissioner Edward Kieswetter to two years
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the term of office for the Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS), Mr…
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Woman shot dead allegedly by her partner
A 46-year-old woman was fatally shot, allegedly by her partner, on Friday February 16 in Komatipoort. The suspect (48) handed…
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Durban woman found guilty of tax fraud to spend Christmas in jail after losing high court appeal
A Durban woman who turned to the High Court to appeal a 10-year jail term has been dealt a blow.…
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SARS sees positive signs amid bleak budget
Positive signals are shining through from behind the country’s bleak financial standing. SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter says that rising revenue…
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Mzansi Celebs
Shauwn Mkhize (MaMkhize) found guilty
Popular 47-year-old South African businesswoman, reality TV star, and actress, Shauwn Mkhize aka MaMakhize has been slapped with a R37…
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Tax fraudster to repay SARS over R1.3 million
The Durban Regional Court convicted and sentenced Ndumiso Sithole (47) for four counts of contravention of Income Tax Act as…
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Edward Kieswetter estimates load shedding cost economy about R150 billion
As the country continues to battle load shedding, South African Revenue Service (Sars) commissioner Edward Kieswetter has estimated that the…
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Members of the public question how fire at Sars building started
While the South African Revenue Service (Sars) claims that none of their records were damaged in Wednesday’s fire at one…
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Woman who got R4 million govt tender arrested for allegedly evading tax payment
The Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court has released 53-year-old Matron Lindiwe Nkuna on R10,000 bail after she was arrested on charges including…
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2 remanded in custody after allegedly receiving R1 million fraudulent refund from Sars
The Witbank Magistrate’s Court remanded Godfrey Thembokuhle Mgidi, 39, and 49-year-old Christina Ncazane Mgidi in custody after they appeared on…
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South Africa News
EFF threatens to challenge inquiry report recommending Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s ousting
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has not ruled out legally challenging the Section 194 committee’s draft report recommending Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s…
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Joburg man sentenced to 15 years in jail for skilfully defrauding Sars of R2.9 million
The Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, sitting in Palm Ridge, has sentenced 41-year-old, Anwar Gaffor to 45 years imprisonment after…
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Business and Technology
Sars Tax season kicks off
The 2023 Tax Season officially started on Friday but the South African Revenue Service has already been issuing auto-assessment notices…
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Company directors sentenced for defrauding Sars
Two company directors and their entity from the Eastern Cape have been sentenced on fraud charges in the East London…
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4 arrested as Sars and police bust R43 million worth of illicit cigarettes
Sars officials and police arrested four men driving trucks loaded with illicit cigarettes valued at R43 million at the Beitbridge…
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Business and Technology
SARS imposes penalties on thousands of taxpayers
SARS has imposed penalties on nearly 700 000 taxpayers for outstanding returns this year. Most of these taxpayers have been…
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Business and Technology
Tobacco industry in conflict with SARS over new regulations
Food sector union, Fawu, is trying to get the tobacco industry and SARS to smoke the peace pipe. The Fair-Trade…
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