South African Revenue Service

Dear Taxpayer

This webpage serves as an archive and record of all SARS COVID related content published during the COVID period.

National Treasury and SARS are proposing the following set of measures to help businesses focus on staying afloat and paying their employees and suppliers.

SARS recognises that the media play a vital role in keeping taxpayers informed about developments in tax policy, legislation and tax administration.

It is not only in Commerce that SARS provides exciting careers for professionals like chartered accountants, tax specialists, forensic auditors, and

The duration of Graduate in Training (GIT) – CA Articles Training Programme is 36 months, which includes rotation within the business area or theme of work

SARS has embarked on a path to rebuild its organisational capability and restore institutional integrity. In framing the journey over the next 5-10 years, the

The duration of Graduate in Training (GIT) – General development is 24 months, which includes rotation within the business areas or theme of work.

No, there are no alternative ways to pay WTI.

SARS implemented the RLA system in April 2020, since then regular updates and webinars were conducted to educate traders to onboard to the new system;

The certification moves with the employee. If the previous employer does not notify SARS, SARS should become aware when the employee joins another company.

When traders migrate to RLA, Customs retains their old code. Following the migration steps helps avoid duplicate Customs codes.

SARS collects taxes and enforces customs rules. It says it aims to support compliance through a modern system and values integrity, fairness, and data-driven insights.

SARS’ annual report informs parliament, stakeholders and the community about its achievements, performance information, outlook, financial position and human

SARS requires a highly skilled workforce to maintain its operations and implement future strategies.

South Africa’s tax system is determined by the laws that the Commissioner must administer. The Income Tax Act 58 of 1962, the VAT Act 89 of 1991 and the

SARS has branches in all major regions, with information on addresses and services available by region.

SARS offers phone, email, and branch contact options, as well as online filing and payment services.

26 June 2026 – Please note that bulk WhatsApp notifications have been issued to suppliers listed on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)

All telephone calls to Customs offices are automatically to the SARS Contact Centre (0800 00 7277).

SARS collects taxes and customs duties, and its website provides return filing, balance checking, and branch information.

The information provided by the South African Revenue Service’ (SARS) Artificial Intelligent (AI) Lwazi Assistant offers general information and includes

12.1. interpretation and enforceability of this e-mail legal notice;

The website’s use is regulated by electronic communication rules prescribed under section 255(1) of the Tax Administration Act, 2011.