Sars rogue intelligence unit
Suspension of remedial action does not weaken PP's powers - Judge
This was among Judge Sulet Potteril’s findings on Monday morning when she granted Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan’s application to interdict the enforcement of the remedial action in the report related to the South African Revenue Service’s so-called rogue unit.
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Court to rule on suspension of PP's remedial action against Gordhan
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane earlier this month instructed President Cyril Ramaphosa to initiate disciplinary hearings against Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan within 30 days of releasing her report on revenue service’s so-called rogue unit.
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Someone must be held accountable over Sars report, argues Mkhwebane
Advocate Thabani Masuku said that Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane made very serious findings related to national security and intelligence.
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Gordhan accused of trying to divert attention from 'rogue unit' report
On Wednesday, the minister’s lawyers issued a statement to explain that he had applied to the High Court to have the Sars ‘rogue’ unit report, which made adverse findings against him interdicted and set aside.
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Mkhwebane failed to report facts on Sars 'rogue unit' - Gordhan's lawyers
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan's lawyers have accused Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane of failing to investigate the facts behind the establishment on the so-called South African Revenue Services (Sars) rogue unit.
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Gordhan to announce action plan on Mkhwebane’s latest findings
On Friday, Mkhwebane found that Gordhan violated the Constitution when he approved the establishment of the high-risk investigation unit at Sars.
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'Fire Gordhan from Cabinet', EFF tells Ramaphosa
Opposition parties called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to implement the remedial actions from the public protector's report.
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Why Gordhan, Pillay are going after Mkhwebane in court
Gordhan said while they respect the Constitution, the minister recorded his serious misgivings about the public protector, her conduct and her partiality.
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READ: 5 key findings the PP made against Pravin Gordhan
The minister has always maintained that the so-called ‘rogue’ unit was above board and had ministerial approval.
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Gordhan asks for deadline extension to submit affidavit to Public Protector
Mkhwebane is investigating allegations against Pravin Gordhan of improper and irregular conduct, as well as violations of the executive ethics code following a complaint from the EFF's Floyd Shivambu.
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Public Protector issues subpoena to Pravin Gordhan over ‘rogue unit’
The Hawks have previously investigated Gordhan related to these allegations, but the case was not pursued.
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Gordhan expected to meet with Mkhwebane over Ivan Pillay retirement package
Gordhan confirmed on Wednesday that Busisiwe Mkhwebane has subpoenaed him to appear before her next week as part of an investigation into the 2010 package offered to Ivan Pillay.
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KMPG to reimburse those affected by its spy unit reports
KPMG announced yesterday that it has withdrawn the findings and recommendations from its Sars report and cleared out its South African leadership.
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[WATCH] Now you see them, now you don't: NPA drops Gordhan charges
NPA drops fraud charges just 20 days after summons were issued for Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and two former Sars employees.
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Key documents on Sars 'spy unit' to be used in Lackay dismissal case
Sars has argued that documents containing information about the spy unit have nothing to do with this case.
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Abrahams sought counsel on Pillay retirement before issuing summons
Ivan Pillay, Pravin Gordhan and Oupa Magashula have been charged with fraud by the NPA.
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Abrahams: Sars unit contravened intelligence legislation
The NPA head says investigators have questioned the manner in which the investigation unit conducted its work.
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Makhura reiterates support for Gordhan after NPA summons
Gauteng Premier David Makhura says he personally knows that Gordhan is an ethical leader.
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Gordhan: Opposition parties question motive for summons
The Finance Minister, Oupa Magashula and Ivan Pillay face several charges, including fraud.
