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.

All travellers entering or leaving South Africa are required to declare their travel information to the South African Revenue Service (Sars). This can be done via the Sars website, the South African Traveller Management System app, or the Sars MobiApp.

As tax season begins, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has outlined its plans for how the collected funds will be allocated by the government. This information aims to provide transparency regarding the use of taxpayer money during this period.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) plans to require annual inspections for all private vehicles starting in 2026. However, concerns have been raised regarding the safety of public service vehicles (PSVs) that the NTSA currently inspects, which are described as still being unsafe. Questions remain about the agency's ability to effectively implement this new requirement while addressing existing safety issues.

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.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued official notices on social media to clarify the workings of its new instant fines system and to remind the public about legitimate communication channels. The notices aim to help Kenyans discern between true and false information regarding the system and provide guidance on avoiding scams, particularly in relation to payments through eCitizen and KCB.