According to Odaily Planet Daily, South African cryptocurrency traders have begun to receive notices from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) that their tax matters are under review. The tax service is collecting information from various crypto asset exchanges to assess compliance. Under the Tax Administration Act, traders who fail to provide the requested information may face criminal charges. SARS may also investigate historical failures to declare cryptocurrency ownership, and according to Tax Consulting SA, the review may involve past violations by cryptocurrency traders. However, SARS does not provide clear guidance on whether crypto transactions are considered capital gains or income, so it remains challenging to accurately record gains and losses on local and foreign crypto exchanges.