Is one taxed from gifts/loans from overseas

By Evan Robinson · Updated

Vossie

Vossie said:
13 July 2015 at 13:23

A family member is giving me some money. They are from the UK. They are paying it to me monthly over a period of time. I am currently unemployed and do not submit tax returns. Do I have to pay tax on this?
TaxTim Evan

TaxTim Evan said:
13 July 2015 at 14:13

No you would not pay tax on this provided the money is not from a South African source.