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Mkhwebane to oppose Sars legal bid over Zuma’s tax information
Last month, Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane issued a subpoena in a bid to obtain Zuma’s tax info.
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Govt welcomes Sanef decision to launch media credibility inquiry
Earlier this year, Sanef announced a panel of the inquiry headed by retired Judge Kathleen Satchwell.
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NPA seeks to review case against ex-Sars trio
The case against three former South African Revenue Service (Sars) officials, including its former deputy commissioner Ivan Pillay, has been postponed until February 2020 to allow the prosecutions boss Shamila Batohi to review the case.
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Case against former Sars officials postponed to 2020
Ivan Pillay, Johan van Loggerenberg and Andries Janse van Rensburg made a brief appearance in the High Court in Pretoria on Monday, where the state asked for the postponement.
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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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Tax ombud says office should be independent from Sars
The office said more than 99% of its recommendations were implemented by the revenue collector, but the payment of refunds remained an ongoing issue.
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State capture: Moyane to launch fresh bid to cross-examine Gordhan
In April, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo dismissed Moyane’s application because he failed to meet the requirements.
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Gordhan says court ruling over Sars intelligence report not the end
The court ruled on Monday in favour of the EFF in an application brought by Gordhan for the report by the Inspector General of Intelligence to be removed from evidence filed by the EFF.
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EFF: Ruling on validity of Sars 'rogue unit' report a victory for accountability
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan had brought an application to have the report by the inspector general of intelligence removed from court papers.
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Sars: Banking sector strike may affect some taxpayers
The country’s biggest financial union, Sasbo, is expected to bring the sector to a standstill on Friday when it protests against retrenchments in the industry.
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World at risk of pandemics that could kill millions, panel warns
Gro Harlem Brundtland, a former WHO head who co-chaired the board, added that current approaches to disease and health emergencies are 'characterised by a cycle of panic and neglect.'
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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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Mkhwebane has ‘broader strategy’ in Gordhan interdict matter
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has withdrawn her office's application to the ConCourt to challenge the suspension of the remedial action in the matter related to the Sars unit.
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Mkhwebane withdraws appeal in Gordhan interdict matter
In July, the High Court in Pretoria ordered the suspension of the remedial action which required President Cyril Ramaphosa to take disciplinary steps against Minister Pravin Gordhan.
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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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Mkhwebane approaches ConCourt over interdict on Sars pension payout report
Last month, the High Court granted an order in the application brought by Pravin Gordhan, which suspended the implementation of the Public Protector’s remedial action pending a judicial review of the report.
