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.