Also known as: South African Revenue Service
South African Revenue Service — tax authority involved in a court dispute with GIPF over N$815m in invested funds.
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The Namibian
SARS is owed by PetroSA R5.1-billion in unpaid taxes and penalties
“But the big behemoth is SARS: PetroSA owes the taxman R5.1-billion – R3.6-billion in unpaid taxes and R1.5-billion in penalties.”
Gloves come off between PetroSA and ex-partner, Nako EnergyInformanté
South African Revenue Service (SARS) conducted physical walkthrough and assessment at Noordoewer and Vioolsdrift Border Posts
“Officials from the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), South African Revenue Service (SARS), SACU Secretariat, AEO experts and other government agencies conducted a physical walkthrough and assessment at the Noordoewer and Vioolsdrift Border Posts.”
SACU expands AEO pilot to Namibia, Botswana and South AfricaThe Namibian
SARS provides information about tax deductions for rental property expenses
“Check the SARS website for more information.”
Struggling to sell your property? What to consider before you put it on rentThe Namibian
SARS sets annual TFSA contribution limits
“TFSA contributions are subject to annual limits set by the South African Revenue Service (SARS).”
Could a tax-free savings account be vital to secure your child’s financial future?Nako Energy is seeking to liquidate South Africa's state-owned PetroSA over an unpaid R606-million fuel debt, but PetroSA says Nako owes it R833-million for diesel and that offsetting both debts would leave Nako liable for R227-million.
22 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Nako Energy is seeking to liquidate South Africa's state-owned PetroSA over an unpaid R606-million fuel debt, but PetroSA says Nako owes it R833-million for diesel and that offsetting both debts would leave Nako liable for R227-million.
22 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Government Institutions Pension Fund could lose N$815 million invested in a South African fund if a court rules against the company in a tax dispute with the South African Revenue Service, Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah told Parliament. The GIPF has recorded the amount as an impairment provision, a precautionary accounting measure, pending the outcome of the ongoing court case.
12 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Ayanda Thabethe has been crowned Miss Cosmo South Africa 2026 and will represent South Africa at the international Miss Cosmo competition in Vietnam in December. The television presenter previously represented South Africa as Miss South Africa first runner-up in 2022 and Miss Supranational South Africa 2023.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Southern African Customs Union is expanding its Regional Authorised Economic Operator mutual recognition arrangement pilot to Namibia, Botswana and South Africa, with the second phase launching on 18 August and running until March 2027. Officials from the revenue agencies conducted assessments at border posts to identify bottlenecks and evaluate systems and procedures ahead of the formal launch.
11 August 2026 · Informanté →
MK party MP Vusi Shongwe told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan offered to "look after" him and a cigarette businessman offered R10m after Shongwe raised issues about Khan in Parliament, which allegedly surprised party leader Jacob Zuma.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called on the Government Institutions Pension Fund to invest more of its funds in Namibia to protect its reputation, citing past investment losses outside the country that have damaged public confidence. The GIPF reported an impairment loss of N$815 million from a South African investment in November and faced earlier concerns about untraceable losses exceeding N$600 million.
13 June 2026 · The Namibian →
ANC veteran Tokyo Sexwale has disputed President Cyril Ramaphosa's explanation of US dollars stolen from his Phala Phala farm, calling it a "cock-and-bull story" and demanding Ramaphosa appear before the impeachment committee. Ramaphosa has said the cash was proceeds from cattle and game sales to a Sudanese businessman and was left at the farm to secure future purchases before being stolen.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's court appearance and testimony at the Madlanga Commission reveals how tender kingpins like Edwin Sodi cultivate political insiders through access and luxury to capture the state from within. The case demonstrates a pattern of patronage networks and state capture similar to previous scandals, with Matlala allegedly developing connections to high-ranking politicians before his arrest on fraud and corruption charges related to a R360-million police tender.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Western Cape High Court declared that South Africa's VAT Act unconstitutionally delegates tax-setting authority to the finance minister, a power that must rest with parliament. Judge Matthew Francis ruled that parliament has 24 months to remedy the constitutional defect, with the current VAT rate to remain in effect unless parliament itself amends the law.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's Special Investigating Unit has revealed that Department of Home Affairs officials allegedly turned the visa and residence permit system into a marketplace, with four officials earning under R25,000 monthly receiving over R16 million in deposits. The scheme involved document fraud, visa manipulation, and facilitation networks that enabled unauthorised entry, including cases involving controversial preacher Shepherd Bushiri and Nigerian rapper 3GAR.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →