News

Jacobsens provides a number of free news services to keep subscribers up to date with changes in the Customs and Excise legislation and broader import and export legislation. Read below for more information on each service.


  • The Customs Watch is a service that provides subscribers with tariff amendments the day they are released.This ensures that our subscribers are well informed and kept abreast of any breaking changes that may impact them. To view the latest articles click here.
  • From time to time certain government departments publish draft legislation to inform stakeholder about their intention to amend legislation, and to invite comments. The commentary period ranges from 2 weeks to longer periods, depending on the urgency of the matter. The Latest News Bulletin focuses on the publication of information relating to such matters which impact on Customs and Excise legislation and on broader import and export legislation. This is a free service provided by Lexis Nexis. To view the latest articles click here.
  • Topics of Interest is a service that provides general commentary on issues and new happenings in the customs, export and import industries. To view the latest articles click here.

For subscription send an e-mail titled with the name of the service you wish to subscribe to, to Jacobsens@lexisnexis.co.za.