News24 | SARS Warns Influencers; Doctor Banned for Life: Today’s Top 7 Stories in 7 Minutes

News24 | SARS warns influencers; Doctor banned for life: Today’s top 7 stories in 7 minutes

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SARS targets social media influencers in 2025

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is now targeting social media influencers for tax compliance. Last week, SARS clarified that influencers cannot claim a ‘free pass’ simply because they didn’t realise they needed to declare their income or gratuities. Platforms like Modash list more than 80,000 Instagram influencers in South Africa as of August 2025, though the true number is likely higher when including users on Instagram, TikTok, and Yo…

Influencer hustle meets tax muscle as Sars steps up enforcement - TechCentral

No matter how social influencers are remunerated, they must pay their taxes, the receiver of revenue has warned.

SARS comes after social media influencers

The taxman calls on influencers to declare their earnings, warning that income received in cash, products or services is taxable under the Income Tax Act.

Lasizwe slams SARS move to tax social media influencers' goodie bags

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has moved to clear the air on how social media influencers will be taxed, warning that free products,