The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has begun the 2026 tax filing season, with millions of taxpayers receiving auto-assessments and billions of rand in refunds already distributed. This marks the start of a significant period for taxpayers in South Africa, as they navigate their tax obligations and potential refunds.

The minibus taxi industry in South Africa is a significant economic force, transporting eight out of every ten public transport commuters daily. Despite its size and influence, the industry reportedly does not pay taxes directly, raising questions about its economic impact and regulatory oversight, according to Tanzania Times.

The South African Revenue Service has issued a taxpayer with a final demand for a single cent, highlighting quirks in its automated debt collection systems. According to Moneyweb, this is not the first time Sars's automated collection machinery has produced bizarre and sometimes damaging results. The case raises questions about the efficiency and accuracy of the tax authority's automated processes, which can trigger serious collection steps over trivially small amounts owed by taxpayers.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that the 2026 tax filing season will begin on Wednesday, 1 July, and has provided information regarding its auto assessments for taxpayers.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has destroyed illicit goods valued at Sh218 million as part of a crackdown aimed at ensuring fair competition for compliant businesses, according to Chief Manager for Micro and Small Taxpayers Michael Gichuki.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced that it paid out R6 billion in refunds on the first day of the 2026 tax filing season, marking a successful start to the period. This information was reported by SABC Business.