SARS suspends services at fire-damaged Joburg branch
The South African Revenue Service has suspended services at its Rissik Street branch in the Johannesburg CBD following Wednesday afternoon’s fire.
The fire ripped through the building’s basement, which is being used as a storage area.
This is the fourth fire in the Joburg inner city in recent months, including one at a hijacked building in Marshalltown, which claimed the lives of 77 people.
SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter said all staff and taxpayers were immediately evacuated, and there were no serious injuries.
"The fire was successfully extinguished due to the prompt and efficient response by fire rescue services.
As a result of the fire, SARS has suspended its services at the Rissik Street branch and will provide services virtually. Taxpayers are urged to book an appointment for assistance via the SARS website at www.sars.gov.za. Those who want to visit our offices can make an appointment to visit either the Randburg or Alberton branches. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience," said Kieswetter.
"The cause and extent of the fire is unknown at this stage and will be investigated.”
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