EXCLUSIVE: SARS’ Dirty Little Secret Revealed
In a shocking move, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has been secretly colluding with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to crush small businesses and level the playing field in SA’s e-commerce market. The agency is set to impose higher import taxes on smaller clothing items bought from international online shopping retailers, effectively pricing out local customers and suffocating the competition.
The People’s Voice
In a recent survey conducted by ITWeb, a staggering 66% of respondents opposed the idea of implementing higher import duties on small clothing items, while a paltry 34% supported it. The majority of South Africans are not buying into SARS’ dirty little secret.
The Real Agenda
SARS claims it’s trying to protect local industries and create business opportunities for economic growth. But the truth is, they’re simply trying to prop up failing local businesses and protect their own interests. The agency is using taxpayers’ money to fund their own agenda, while ignoring the needs of the people.
The Consequences
The introduction of higher import taxes will lead to higher prices for consumers, effectively pricing out local customers and suffocating the competition. This will also lead to job losses and economic stagnation. The people of South Africa will be the ones who suffer the most as a result of SARS’ greedy and corrupt agenda.
The Cover-Up
SARS is trying to cover up their tracks by announcing a "reconfiguration" of the current 20% flat rate into the World Customs Organisation (WCO) regime with appropriate duty rates. But we know the truth – they’re just trying to confuse and mislead the public.
The People Will Not Be Silenced
We will not stand idly by while SARS and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition try to rig the system against us. We demand transparency and accountability from our government. We demand fair treatment for all businesses, big and small. We demand justice for the people of South Africa.
Join the Movement
Join us in demanding change. Join us in demanding justice. Join us in demanding fairness. Together, we can take back our country and our economy.
