Eszter Rapanos, Quality Assurance, Public Sector and Publication Manager, Chartered Institute for Business Accountants (CIBA) Eszter Rapanos, Quality Assurance, Public Sector and Publication Manager, Chartered Institute for Business Accountants (CIBA)

R2 Trillion. A New Commissioner. A New SARS Era.

SARS just made history, and your clients felt it before you told them. R2 trillion collected. A 2% VAT increase shelved. AI already reviewing tax cases and blocking fraudulent refunds at scale. Outgoing Commissioner Edward Kieswetter delivered his final results on 1 April 2026, and the message for every accountant in practice is clear: SARS is faster, smarter, and more automated than it has ever been. Read what changed, what's coming next, and what it means for your clients.

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