Anti-Corruption & Whistleblowing
Report SARS Employee Corruption & Misconduct
Report extortion, bribery, unauthorized audit tampering, or illegal conduct by SARS officials through confidential and anonymous channels.
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Lodge an Anonymous Corruption Report with SARS
Use official SARS anti-corruption digital channels to report bribery or official misconduct in confidence.
Reporting Instructions
How to Report SARS Employee Corruption
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Access the SARS Anti-Corruption Hotline / SOQS
Go to tools.sars.gov.za/soqs or access the toll-free SARS Anti-Corruption Hotline (0800 00 2870).
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Choose Anonymous vs Named Disclosure
Select whether to file an anonymous whistleblowing report or provide your contact details under Protected Disclosures Act.
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Detail the Alleged Misconduct
Provide specific details: SARS official's name, employee number (if known), branch location, case/audit reference, and date of occurrence.
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Attach Supporting Evidence
Upload email threads, audio recordings, WhatsApp messages, or financial extortion demands.
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Submit to Anti-Corruption Unit
SARS Internal Integrity Unit and independent auditors will investigate the report confidentially.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is whistleblowing on SARS employee corruption completely anonymous?
Yes. SARS utilizes independent anti-corruption channels (operated by external administrators like KPMG/Deloitte or secure SOQS portals) ensuring your identity is never revealed.
What constitutes SARS employee corruption?
Soliciting bribes or kickbacks to clear tax debt, manipulating audit findings in exchange for money, unauthorized disclosure of taxpayer records, or extortion.
Can My Accountant protect my tax compliance if an official acts improperly?
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