On 12 August 2022, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) issued a media release welcoming the suspension of the industrial action by two recognised labour unions, Public Servants Association of South Africa (PSA), and National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (Nehawu).
The media release reads:
The PSA was the first officially to suspend the industrial action from 20 July, followed by Nehawu on 08 August.
In light of this announcement by the two unions, striking employees are back at work and SARS operations, including trade facilitation at our borders, is continuing as usual.
The suspension of the industrial action affords all parties the opportunity to work towards progressing the negotiations and related discussions towards settling the dispute. In this regard, a follow-up discussion as well as the National Bargaining process will be scheduled soon to continue the engagements.