SARS collects R2.01 trillion in tax revenue as Kieswetter departs

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•SARS collected R2.01 trillion in tax revenue in the fiscal year ending 2026-03-31.
•Edward Kieswetter stepped down as SARS Commissioner in early April 2026.
•The R2.01 trillion revenue surpasses previous tax collection records for South Africa.
•The revenue collection exceeded official expectations set before the fiscal year.
•Kieswetter's tenure included efforts to strengthen tax compliance and recovery.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the new SARS Commissioner maintains current tax collection momentum South Africa's government will have increased fiscal resources to fund public services and reduce budget deficits.

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🌍African countries

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🏛South African Revenue Service

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👤Edward Kieswetter(Former Commissioner of South African Revenue Service)

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AFRICADaily Maverick (South Africa)BUSINESS REFLECTION: After the Bell: Edward Kieswetter and the recovery at SARS — something to celebrate AFRICABusiness Day (South Africa)Kieswetter’s final R2-trillion tax haul signals sustained recovery AFRICADaily Maverick (South Africa)MILESTONE: SARS hits R2.01-trillion revenue mark for first time as Kieswetter bows out AFRICA

South Africa's Revenue Service (SARS) collected a record R2.01 trillion in tax revenue for the first time, marking a milestone in the country's fiscal recovery. This achievement coincides with the departure of SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter, who led the agency through this period of growth. The increased tax revenue improves South Africa's government budget capacity and supports public service funding.