South Africa SARS Auto Assessment Filing Updates: The SARS auto-assessment period in South Africa has ended, leading taxpayers to seek guidance on manual filing amid eFiling system outages and refund,
Regional Pulse in South Africa
Country pulse digest
Monday, July 13, 2026
Regional Pulse in South Africa
In South Africa, searches surged due to the end of the SARS auto-assessment period and eFiling challenges affecting taxpayers. Internationally, fans reflected on the death of actor Sam Neill.
Active topics
24
Search volume
104.2K
Leading topic
Money
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Money29% (7)
Sports25% (6)
Politics17% (4)
Entertainment8% (2)
Culture8% (2)
World8% (2)
Life4% (1)
Why people are curious
People are curious primarily to understand and adapt to immediate practical changes impacting their finances, such as the conclusion of SARS auto-assessments and eFiling disruptions, reflecting an explaining intent. Entertainment and sports fans follow key personalities and events to remember a beloved actor, keep up with career developments, and watch live competitions. Others seek to follow social and political developments related to immigration, xenophobia, and deportation, aiming to stay informed about contentious and impactful issues.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Remembering Actor Sam Neill: Fans mourn the death of iconic actor Sam Neill, known for roles like Jurassic Park, reflecting on his legacy and film career.
Youri Tielemans Transfer to Manchester United: Manchester United is in advanced talks to sign midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa by activating his £35 million release clause.
Curiosity Around Jannik Sinner's Girlfriend: Search interest in Jannik Sinner's girlfriend Laila Hasanovic has surged with fans exploring her background and relationship with the tennis star.
Sinner vs Zverev Tennis Match: Heightened attention on the tennis clash between Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev, especially with Sinner defending his Wimbledon title.
Broader Global News Interest Including Jayden Adams Family: Increased searches on Jayden Adams Family coincide with global news on EU aid for Gaza, notable deaths, and social media regulation debates.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in South Africa
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
MoneyNew
south africa sars auto assessment
The SARS auto-assessment period in South Africa has ended, prompting taxpayers to understand how to file their returns manually.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
sars
02
EntertainmentNew
sam neill
Fans are searching to remember the late actor Sam Neill, known for his iconic roles including Jurassic Park.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
sam neiljurassic park
03
SportsNew
youri tielemans
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa by activating his release clause.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
tielemanspremier leaguemanchester united
04
CultureSurging
sinner girlfriend
People are increasingly searching for information about Jannik Sinner's girlfriend, Laila Hasanovic, their relationship, and her background.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank improved 4 places
jannik sinner girlfriendlaila hasanovic
05
SportsEmerging
sinner vs zverev
There is heightened interest in the tennis match between Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev, including Sinner's Wimbledon title defense.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 4 places
wimbledonzverevalexander zverev
06
WorldSurging
jayden adams family
Searches are increasing around various global news topics including EU aid initiatives, notable deaths, and social media regulations.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank improved 5 places
world newssundowns ladies
07
PoliticsNew
mmamoloko kubayi media briefing exchange
Mmamoloko Kubayi recently addressed the media discussing issues including xenophobia and immigration in South Africa.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
mmamoloko kubayi
08
SportsSurging
cheslin kolbe
Cheslin Kolbe is a prominent rugby player discussed for his contributions and recent career moves involving the Stormers and Japan League.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
09
LifeNew
anele tembe
Recent publications include an inquest into Anele Tembe’s death, along with other community and cultural stories linked to the term 'daily sun.'
2K+ searches · 500% growthFirst recent appearance
daily sun
10
PoliticsNew
malawi
There is a significant global interest in deportation policies, highlighted by recent U.S. actions and their humanitarian impact.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
deportation
11
SportsEmerging
rangers kaizer chiefs friendly match
Interest in football surged due to friendly matches and events involving Rangers FC and Kaizer Chiefs in South Africa.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 80%
rangers fc vs kaizer chiefsrangers fc
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12
PoliticsNew
andrea johnson
Andrea Johnson, head of IDAC, gained significant attention amidst her hospitalization and testimony before the Madlanga Commission.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
Money / Explaining | 1 hour ago
south africa sars auto assessment
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 20K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to understand what happened and why.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
The SARS auto-assessment period has ended: Here’s how to file your tax return now - IOL
SARS tax season 2026: refunds and debts explained for taxpayers - thepost.co.za
SARS eFiling struck by big outage - MyBroadband
The SARS auto-assessment period has ended: Here’s how to file your tax return now - MSN
Important information for anyone who was auto-assessed by SARS in South Africa - businesstech.co.za
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.