Media release – Findings and recommendations of the Time Release Study conducted at the Oshoek port of entry between South Africa and eSwatini

20 May 2024 – The Customs Division of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) today made public the findings of a Time Release Study (TRS) on the flow of trade between Eswatini and South Africa at the Oshoek / Ngwenya border post that the two countries share.

The TRS is a significant step to facilitate the seamless flow of trade through Southern African Customs Union (SACU) borders.

The study was conducted from 14 November to 17 November 2023, gathering vital data, both physical and system-related data at the shared border post. The study was a collaborative effort by SARS, the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS), and the World Customs Organisation (WCO) in partnership with UK Aid, the South African Border Management Authority (BMA), the South African Police Service (SAPS), and representatives from our cross-border trading community.

See the full media release here.

Source: SARS Tariffs
Media release – Findings and recommendations of the Time Release Study conducted at the Oshoek port of entry between South Africa and eSwatini

Media release – Findings and recommendations of the Time Release Study conducted at the Oshoek port of entry between South Africa and eSwatini

20 May 2024 – The Customs Division of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) today made public the findings of a Time Release Study (TRS) on the flow of trade between Eswatini and South Africa at the Oshoek / Ngwenya border post that the two countries share.

The TRS is a significant step to facilitate the seamless flow of trade through Southern African Customs Union (SACU) borders.

The study was conducted from 14 November to 17 November 2023, gathering vital data, both physical and system-related data at the shared border post. The study was a collaborative effort by SARS, the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS), and the World Customs Organisation (WCO) in partnership with UK Aid, the South African Border Management Authority (BMA), the South African Police Service (SAPS), and representatives from our cross-border trading community.

See the full media release here.

Source: SARS Tariffs
Media release – Findings and recommendations of the Time Release Study conducted at the Oshoek port of entry between South Africa and eSwatini

Government Connect Issue 18 (May 2024)

20 May 2024 – The latest Government Connect Newsletter Issue 18 is available. This issue includes information on Employer Annual Reconciliation, a change to the Business Rescue email address, enhancement to the Dispute Resolution process for Trusts, reporting of digital fraud and enhancements to the eFiling registration process.

Source: SARS Tariffs
Government Connect Issue 18 (May 2024)

Government Connect Issue 18 (May 2024)

20 May 2024 – The latest Government Connect Newsletter Issue 18 is available. This issue includes information on Employer Annual Reconciliation, a change to the Business Rescue email address, enhancement to the Dispute Resolution process for Trusts, reporting of digital fraud and enhancements to the eFiling registration process.

Source: SARS Tariffs
Government Connect Issue 18 (May 2024)

Tax Practitioner Connect Issue 52 (May 2024)

20 May 2024 – The latest Tax Practitioner Connect Newsletter Issue 52 is available. This issue includes information on the Employer annual reconciliation period, a change to the Business Rescue email address, enhancement to the Dispute Resolution Process for Trusts, reporting of digital fraud, enhancements to eFiling, updates of Customs Clearance Declaration and Mandatory Disclosure Rules.

Source: SARS Tariffs
Tax Practitioner Connect Issue 52 (May 2024)

Tax Practitioner Connect Issue 52 (May 2024)

20 May 2024 – The latest Tax Practitioner Connect Newsletter Issue 52 is available. This issue includes information on the Employer annual reconciliation period, a change to the Business Rescue email address, enhancement to the Dispute Resolution Process for Trusts, reporting of digital fraud, enhancements to eFiling, updates of Customs Clearance Declaration and Mandatory Disclosure Rules.

Source: SARS Tariffs
Tax Practitioner Connect Issue 52 (May 2024)