SARS launches its own Internet browser to solve Flash problems

Speedster said:
I disagree. All the higher volume forms have been moved to HTML5 already. It would make no sense for SARS to keep the remaining few forms on flash (with this band aid solution) while running everything else in HTML5.
Click to expand...

Not sure if you work in software development, but "temporary" solutions becoming permanent fixes are one of the most common problems that occur in software development.
 
ToxicBunny said:
That's actually an interesting angle to look at. Would be funny as all hell if they repackaged stuff and broke the open-source licensing in some way.
Click to expand...
Haven't had a look at the contents of their distribution as yet. I can't really see how they would invest in something commercially licenced from start to finish as they've not done this previously.

Noted they were using an alternative enterprise open source java sdk for some reason on last inspection of Easy File so I'd imagine their instructions follow a similar path.

Immediately their form to download the software / application / bundle indicates one is entering a commercial agreement as it requests personal details inclusive of ID number.
 
Mystic Twilight said:
Not sure if you work in software development, but "temporary" solutions becoming permanent fixes are one of the most common problems that occur in software development.
Click to expand...

konfab said:
Nothing is more permeant than a temporary fix.
Click to expand...
As mentioned earlier, the majority of forms have already been migrated. While nothing is impossible, especially with our public service, keeping these forms on flash with the band-aid browser while running everything else in HTML5 isn't a likely long term outcome.
 
Speedster said:
As mentioned earlier, the majority of forms have already been migrated. While nothing is impossible, especially with our public service, keeping these forms on flash with the band-aid browser while running everything else in HTML5 isn't a likely long term outcome.
Click to expand...

Well we can keep the optimism on hand, but only time will tell if they will replace the band aid with a transplant.
 
Speedster said:
As mentioned earlier, the majority of forms have already been migrated. While nothing is impossible, especially with our public service, keeping these forms on flash with the band-aid browser while running everything else in HTML5 isn't a likely long term outcome.
Click to expand...
That would be the case if SARS actually employed competent people.

Their former head of IT, was a verifiable idiot.

Their current one is just as much of a tool:
In an interview with 702’s The Money Show, Intikhab Shaik, head of technology and solutions delivery at SARS, told Bruce Whitfield that SARS did not expect Adobe would “actually block” Flash Player from working. This happened on 12 January 2021.
Click to expand...
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2021-01-24-sars-some-taxpayers-tax-forms-gone-in-a-flash/
 
saor said:
Seems like a reasonable temporary solution, would've taken ages to actually update the entire system away from Flash.
Click to expand...
Not reasonable at all or well thought out at all. Which is not surprising either considering who is running the show. (AnCORRUPTCANCER)
frankly the the lack of quality thinking in state institutions is scary.
So all mac and linux users are automatically excluded from this "WELL THOUGHT OUT Plan"

Governing Party are Clowns.. They should all go join a real circus..

We should ALL STOP paying tax until this they are able to manage things properly.

I would really lIke to meet and chat with senior IT STAFF AT SARS.. I DON'T BELIEVE THEY HAVE ANY SKILLS.
 
Oh brother. Should have called it SARS2 ;)

Please tell me there is an HTML5 version of the site in the works.... Please?
 
Fulcrum29 said:
That is indicative of them not following best practices. I wonder how deep this runs in the organisation?
Click to expand...
lolololol They cant even practice good governance. Not sure they know of such a term.... Follow best practice. Ke? ANCancer is not capable of such things. Its below them.. Who will protect us from this bunch of tools.
 
CraigMenace said:
lolololol They cant even practice good governance. Not sure they know of such a term.... Follow best practice. Ke? ANCancer is not capable of such things. Its below them.. Who will protect us from this bunch of tools.
Click to expand...

SARS is our national revenue service, IT audits and controls are fundamental for the continuity of their services. For them to state this,

In an interview with 702’s The Money Show, Intikhab Shaik, head of technology and solutions delivery at SARS, told Bruce Whitfield that SARS did not expect Adobe would “actually block” Flash Player from working. This happened on 12 January 2021.
Click to expand...

is a lie. The reasons for them failing is due to a series of flaws, that we know, but to lie about this would mean that there are more issues within SARS than they care to admit, being evasive is the indication thereof.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top
Sign up to the MyBroadband newsletter
X