On 8 February 2022, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced that its Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Webinar had been postponed until further notice due to the State of the Nation Address (SONA) scheduled for 10 February 2022.
The online seminar was designed to provide current and potential traders with information on how to clear goods at various ports with minimal Customs intervention and obtain accreditation that allows access to the International Trade Community.
According to SARS it recognised that the SONA should take precedence due to its critical importance to the government, citizens, and SARS.
The new online seminar date and registration process will be announced in due course.