SFD Professionele Rekenmeesters

09/10/2026

📢 Important Notice: Green ID Books to be Phased Out

The Department of Home Affairs has announced its roadmap for the phasing out of South Africa's green bar-coded ID books.

Key dates to note:
📅 31 March 2027 – Home Affairs intends to stop producing green bar-coded ID books.
📅 31 March 2028 – Green ID books are intended to no longer be recognised as a valid form of identification.

If you still only have a green ID book, we encourage you to apply for a Smart ID Card well before the proposed deadline to avoid any last-minute delays or inconvenience.

Home Affairs has also expanded access to Smart ID services through participating bank branches and its online services. You can use the My Home Affairs Online platform to find participating branches and view the services available in your area.

Please note: These dates were officially announced by the Minister of Home Affairs on 1 October 2026. We will continue to monitor the formal implementation of the phase-out, including any Government Gazette notices or further directives issued by Home Affairs.

🔗 Useful links:
• My Home Affairs Online: https://services.dha.gov.za/
• Department of Home Affairs: https://www.dha.gov.za/

16/09/2026

01/09/2026

Today, we celebrate 18 incredible years of SFD! 🎉

A huge shout-out to Hendri Kok. Without your vision, dedication, and hard work, none of this would have been possible. Thank you for building SFD Professionele Rekenmeesters into a company we are truly proud to be part of.

Happy 18th Birthday, SFD! 🥳 Here's to celebrating many more years of growth, success, and serving our clients with excellence.

01/09/2026

From old to new.
From startup to success.
From building to growing.
The journey continues. 💙

01/09/2026

A fresh new look, built on a strong foundation. 💙

Our business cards have evolved to reflect who we are today. While the design has changed, our commitment to delivering trusted, professional service remains the same.

01/09/2026

Today we celebrate more than a new sign—we celebrate our journey, our growth, and the future ahead.
From Swartland Finansiële Dienste to SFD Professionele Rekenmeesters.
Thank you to every client who has been part of our story. Here's to the next adventure! 💙

31/08/2026

🚨 Only 1 day to go! 🚨

The wait is almost over... 👀

Tomorrow, we reveal something we've been working hard on, and we can't wait to share it with you!

✨ Are you as excited as we are?

📅 1 September 2026 – Don't miss it!

21/01/2021

SARS has issued a media release noting the following remedial actions that have been put in place to assist taxpayers who are still experiencing issues:

1. SARS has set up an eBooking system which is accessible immediately, through the SARS website (www.sars.gov.za) in order to assist taxpayers facing challenges on how to navigate the SARS system and where to find the necessary documents.

2. Affected taxpayers also have immediate access to a FAQ document (accessible here: https://bit.ly/2NjsDuv) to help taxpayers in fulfilling their legal obligations. The FAQ document only deals with Adobe Flash issues.

3. By next week, SARS will establish a dedicated toll-free number specifically to provide further assistance to taxpayers. This number is only to be used to resolve the Flash Adobe challenges. For other enquiries, taxpayers are encouraged to use the SARS Contact Centre.

4. SARS has been actively engaging the Recognised Controlling Bodies to work together to find workable solutions for the tax practitioner segment. SARS has commissioned a virtual support hub to provide technical support to this cohort of taxpayers in the interim. The virtual support hub will be effective next week.

Access the media release here: https://bit.ly/39K2z39

SAICA - The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants

12/05/2020

Do yourself a favour and take this virtual half an hour coffee break with SARS comissioner Edward Kieswetter. It’s an essential service to your mental well-b...