The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has collected nearly R320 billion in compliance revenue through its specialised tax and customs division, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana told parliament on Monday.
Godongwana said the organisational restructuring, which created a dedicated unit for tax crime, has materially strengthened the agency's enforcement capability.
The move is part of a broader effort to improve tax compliance and broaden the revenue base in a challenging fiscal environment.
The disclosure comes as South Africa seeks to stabilise public finances amid persistent budget pressures.
Strengthening enforcement against tax evasion and customs fraud is seen as a key lever for increasing government income without raising statutory tax rates.
The R320 billion figure represents the cumulative haul from the specialised unit since its inception, highlighting the scale of non-compliance that targeted enforcement can address.