The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has released the first edition of Customs Connect, which it describes as “your electronic newsletter with all the latest information you need to manage your Customs affairs more effectively”. This new channel of communication was launched in line with its strategy to communicate directly with its stakeholders in the Customs arena. The first issue deals with some of the major changes Sars is introducing over the next few months under the Customs Modernisation Programme, and includes articles on: • Far-Reaching Changes to Customs; • Submission of Supporting Documents; • New Inspection Process; • Preferred Trader Programme to Launch soon; • Decommissioning of Sars’ Manifest Acquittal System; • How to Resolve your Query; and • We want your feedback. In order to access your copy log on to www.sars.gov.za/home.asp?pid=60547
