Why SARS Has Struggled To Crack Down On Tax Non-Compliance Among High-Net-Worth Individuals

Send us Fan Mail With a growing tax gap and increasing global scrutiny, South Africa’s revenue authority is investing heavily in enforcement capacity, modern systems, and data-driven oversight. In this @KayaON959 interview, Jashwin Baijoo, Associate Director at Tax Consulting South Africa, explains the strategic and operational shifts that could redefine how high-net-worth individuals interact with SARS. Key Topics: 00:31 – The shrinking tax base and scale of non-compliance 01:45 – Unpaid taxes and the R800 billion revenue gap 03:05 – SARS’s investment in AI, automation, and systemic upgrades 04:47 – Why some taxpayers opt out of voluntary compliance 06:15 – Balancing enforcement, wealth protection, and investor confidence 09:42 – The growing focus on tax advisors and planners Subscribe for expert insight, share the interview with your network, and visit our website for more resources and guidance: https://bit.ly/426QCQa #TaxCompliance #SARS #HighNetWorthIndividuals #WealthManagement #FinancialAdvisory #SouthAfrica #TaxStrategy #AIinTax #KayaBiz #TaxConsulting Support the show