The South African Revenue Service has surpassed the R2 trillion mark in revenue for the first time, with collections reaching just over R2.01 trillion in the 2025/26 financial year, an 8.4% increase year-on-year . Trade union federation Congress of South African Trade Unions has welcomed this as a sign of improved tax compliance and a turning point in rebuilding public institutions, but it also raises deeper questions about fairness, economic pressure, and whether this revenue will translate into better service delivery. To help us unpack this, we’re joined by COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks.