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SARS tax refund payment timeline showing standard payouts, verification and audit timeframes.
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How Long Does SARS Take to Pay a Tax Refund?

If you’re expecting a tax refund this filing season, the good news is that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) aims to pay...

SARS 2026 tax filing season with key filing dates and eFiling updates.
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SARS Opens 2026 Tax Filing Season: Key Dates Taxpayers Should Know

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has officially opened the 2026 tax filing season, introducing new features designed to simplify the filing process...

Fuel nozzle at a petrol station following the official July 2026 fuel price decrease.
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Fuel Prices Drop Sharply From 1 July as Motorists Get Major Relief

South African motorists will pay significantly less at the pumps from Wednesday, 1 July 2026, following the latest official fuel price adjustments. The...

Fuel pump at a South African petrol station as petrol and diesel prices are expected to decrease in July 2026
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July Fuel Price Prediction: Petrol and Diesel Set for Major Drop

South African motorists are expected to receive welcome relief at the pumps from Wednesday, 1 July 2026, with petrol prices predicted to decrease...

A South African Smart ID card being processed at a participating bank branch.
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Home Affairs Expands Smart ID Service to 203 Bank Branches

The Department of Home Affairs has reached another major milestone in its digital transformation programme, with Smart ID The Department of Home Affairs...

Electricity meter showing rising municipal electricity costs in South Africa.
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Municipal Electricity Tariffs Increase From 1 July

South African households and businesses supplied by municipalities will see electricity tariffs increase from 1 July as the new municipal financial year comes...

Fuel pump showing expected South African petrol and diesel price increases
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Fuel Prices Expected to Drop in July

South African motorists could see welcome relief at the pumps in July, with fuel prices expected to decrease despite the full reinstatement of...

Laptop displaying a fake SARS phishing email during the 2026 tax filing season.
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SARS Confirms Auto-Assessment Dates for 2026 Tax Season

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that the 2026 auto-assessment period will run from 1 July to 12 July 2026, giving...

South African Smart ID card application process at a Home Affairs office
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Where to Get a Smart ID Card in South Africa

Applying for a Smart ID card in South Africa has become much easier thanks to digital services offered by the Department of Home...

SASSA beneficiary checking the August 2026 social grant payment schedule.
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SASSA Confirms July 2026 Grant Payment Dates

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the official grant payment dates for July 2026, providing millions of beneficiaries with clarity...

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