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SARS

Also known as: South African Revenue Service

2018-10-052026-06-21
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What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. May 2024

  2. The Namibian

    SARS provides information about tax deductions for rental property expenses

    Source

    “Check the SARS website for more information.”

    Struggling to sell your property? What to consider before you put it on rent

  3. The Namibian

    SARS sets annual TFSA contribution limits

    Source

    “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?
Business

PM urges GIPF to invest more funds domestically

The News

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.

Why it matters

PM presses GIPF to invest pension funds domestically after past losses from offshore investments damaged public confidence in the fund.

13 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 13 June

  1. PM urges GIPF to invest more funds domestically

    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 →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Sexwale challenges Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm scandal account

    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 →

Thursday 26 March

  1. South African court reveals state capture network through tender kingpin

    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 →

Sunday 8 March

  1. South African court strikes down minister's VAT-setting powers

    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 →

Tuesday 24 February

  1. South Africa's immigration system exploited for corruption and profit

    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 →

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