The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) today officially launches its 2026 Taxpayer Awareness Campaign, “Smart Taxpayers Make a Difference,” in support of the 2026 Tax Filing Season, which commences on 1 July 2026. The campaign aims to educate taxpayers, promote informed participation, and encourage voluntary tax compliance, emphasising that every taxpayer can make a […]
Fair Play 41: Smart Taxpayers Make a Difference
As we enter the 2026/27 tax filing season, the Office of the Tax Ombud is pleased to introduce its campaign, “Smart Taxpayers Make a Difference.” This initiative recognises that while many taxpayers are aware of their rights, navigating the system and knowing when to act can often remain a challenge.
Annual Performance Plan 2026
Fair Play 40 – Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency in the Digital Era
Welcome to our special edition newsletter, a heartfelt reflection on 12 years of fairness, transparency, and service excellence at the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO).
Budget Speech 2026
INTRODUCTION Honourable Members, we have reached an important turning point in the management of our public finances. Five years ago, the outlook was stark. State Capture had hollowed out critical institutions and weakened state owned entities. South Africa had been downgraded to junk status by the last of the three major credit rating agencies in […]
Fair Play 39 – 12 Years of Fairness
Welcome to our special edition newsletter, a heartfelt reflection on 12 years of fairness, transparency, and service excellence at the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO).
INVITATION TO A VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP ON OTO DRAFT REPORT INTO ALLEGED E-FILING PROFILE HIJACKING
We refer to the media statement issued by the OTO on 1 October 2025 inviting stakeholders to provide written comments on OTO draft report into alleged e-filing profile hijacking. The OTO hereby invites you to a virtual public workshop to discuss issues raised in the written comments. The details to the virtual public workshop are […]
Tax Ombud reappointed to ATAF Women in Tax Network Board
The Office of the Tax Ombud proudly announces the reappointment of Tax Ombud, Ms Yanga Mputa, as a Board Member of the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) Women in Tax Network (AWITN). This prestigious appointment was confirmed during the ATAF Annual Meeting held from 3–7 November 2025 in Algiers, Algeria. Ms Mputa’s visionary leadership and […]
