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Sars revises expected revenue loss due to illicit lockdown trade to R1.7bn
The government resolved over six weeks ago to enforce a national lockdown that banned the sale of cigarettes and alcohol, giving rise to chancers from the underground market who thrive on dodging tax laws.
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Govt to appoint inspector-general at Sars 'to beef up governance'
Treasury said that while strengthening Sars would take time, this would result in improved revenue collection in coming years.
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Sars warns that giving PP Zuma’s tax info could have dire consequences
Sars Commissioner Edward Kieswetter said that Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane had put the revenue service between a rock and a hard place with this matter and hoped the courts would provide clarity.
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Zuma to Sars: Let Mkhwebane do her job
Former President Jacob Zuma has entered the fray in the battle between Sars and Busisiwe Mkhwebane over whether the Public Protector has powers to subpoena taxpayers’ information.
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Mkhwebane, Sars set for court battle over Zuma tax information
In the latest battle, Public Protector Mkwebane has filed a notice to oppose Kieswetter's court bid to stop her from obtaining former President Jacob Zuma's personal tax affairs.
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Sars will take time to get back on track, says commissioner Kieswetter
Edward Kieswetter took over from Tom Moyane in April 2019 and since then he has been trying to restore the organisation's credibility.
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Sars rebuilding to take time, Kieswetter tells MPs
Sars Commissioner Edward Kieswetter briefed Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance on Tuesday on the progress in implementing the Nugent Commission's recommendations.
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Sars still after Moyane for legal costs he personally incurred
Tom Moyane was dismissed from his position as Sars commissioner following recommendations of the Nugent commission.
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Sars making ‘substantial progress' in implementing Nugent recommendations
Sars Commissioner Edward Kieswetter briefed Parliament's Standing Committee on Finance where he also spoke about operational matters and the rebuilding of the revenue service.
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Kieswetter calls on tax professionals to restore public trust in Sars
Edward Kieswetter was speaking at the opening of the Tax Indaba in Johannesburg on Monday.
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Over 1,000 tax-related cases await prosecution - Kieswetter
Sars Commissioner Edward Kieswetter said Sars has been working with law enforcement agencies to tackle crime and corruption.
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Kieswetter: If Sars fails, our democracy fails
South African Revenue Service (Sars) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter was speaking at the Tax Indaba which at the Sandton Convention Centre.
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South Africa risks tax revolt, bailouts over govt graft
South Africans could start withholding their tax payments due to years of corruption which might force the country to seek an international bailout, the chief of the revenue service said on Monday.
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Sars: Suspensions part of new commissioner’s review process
Three senior executives face charges of misconduct and are undergoing a disciplinary process.
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Kieswetter probe already started, says Public Protector's office
It’s been confirmed that Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane will investigate the appointment of South African Revenue Services (Sars) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter.
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Public Protector to probe Kieswetter's Sars appointment, staff matters
The office of the Public Protector has confirmed it has taken on two more investigations related to the South African Revenue Service, including an investigation into the appointment of new commissioner Edward Kieswetter.
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Sars' Kieswetter: We'll die trying to raise required revenue
South African Revenue Service (Sars) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter said that he has set up a recovery campaign to try and meet this year’s revenue estimate of more than R1.4 trillion.
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EFF loses appeal application in Trevor Manuel defamation case
In March, the EFF said Sars commissioner Edward Kieswetter and Trevor Manuel were friends and have a close business relationship, but without providing evidence to this effect.
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Evidence on state capture receiving significant attention, says Kieswetter
Kieswetter was speaking at a briefing in Pretoria on Tuesday where he discussed the revenue service’s plan to collect more than R1.4-trillion this year.
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Sars declares war on 'crippling' illicit economy
It’s estimated about R7 billion is lost in the illicit tobacco trade alone.
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Kieswetter vows to implement Nugent inquiry recommendations
Kieswetter said on his first day as the commissioner he told staff where he stood in relation to a recent investigation related to the revenue service.
