Over 50,000 South Africans Have Left the Tax System: What You Need to Know We break down the shocking statistics from SARS showing that over 51,500 taxpayers have ceased to be South African tax residents between 2017. We explain the difference between losing tax residency and citizenship, discuss how this is affecting the country's tax revenue (with one cohort showing a 75% drop in taxable income), and share important guidance on properly updating your tax status with SARS whether you're leaving