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Jonas Makwakwa

Moyane is fast running out of options
Article
/ 18 April 2019

Moyane is fast running out of options

While at the helm of Sars, Moyane evaded accountability

By Natasha Marrian
Moyane fired, Presidency confirms
Article
/ 1 November 2018

Moyane fired, Presidency confirms

Presidency spokesperson Khusela Diko confirmed to the Mail & Guardian that his notice of termination was served on Thursday

By Sarah Smit and Gemma Ritchie
Sars official strong-armed into signing off covert task team ops
Article
/ 28 September 2018

Sars official strong-armed into signing off covert task team ops

Hlengani Mathebula said his relationship with Tom Moyane soured after he refused to allow Moyane to influence suspensions and appointments

By Tebogo Tshwane
Advocacy: AmaB approaches Nugent on Sars using tax law against journalists
Article
/ 8 August 2018

Advocacy: AmaB approaches Nugent on Sars using tax law against journalists

In 2016, Sars, Tom Moyane and Jonas Makwakwa brought defamation proceedings against two amaBhungane reporters and the Mail & Guardian

By Amabhungane
SARS Inquiry: Makwakwa warned against threatening witnesses
Article
/ 26 July 2018

SARS Inquiry: Makwakwa warned against threatening witnesses

In June, the inquiry heard that Makwakwa tried to interfere with the tax matters of high-profile taxpayers to the indignation of other tax officials

By Jeanette Chabalala
Former treasury official dismisses Moyane’s ‘trillion rand man’ claim to fame
Article
/ 29 June 2018

Former treasury official dismisses Moyane’s ‘trillion rand man’ claim to fame

As Moyane’s lawyer hails SARS’s revenue collection ability under his stewardship, a treasury official says claims it was just smoke and mirrors

By Kyle Cowan
Makwakwa takes SARS to CCMA for constructive dismissal
Article
/ 29 June 2018

Makwakwa takes SARS to CCMA for constructive dismissal

Makwakwa’s legal representatives said they planned to call witnesses in the matter which includes Minister of Public enterprises Pravin Gordhan

By Jeanette Chabalala
Treasury slams Sars for not providing info in Makwakwa probe
Article
/ 23 May 2018

Treasury slams Sars for not providing info in Makwakwa probe

Ismail Momoniat said the tax agency had not provided sufficient information to investigators during a probe into Jonas Makwakwa

By Jan Gerber
SARS woes bode ill for good governance
Article
/ 21 March 2018

SARS woes bode ill for good governance

As graft scandals engulfed the public service, SARS had over the last decade emerged as the last bulwark against corruption. But things have changed

By Sibongile Khumalo
SARS boss Tom Moyane suspended
Article
/ 19 March 2018

SARS boss Tom Moyane suspended

Ramaphosa cites among his reasons a deterioration in public confidence in the revenue service and public finances being compromised

By Agency And and Staff Reporter
‘Makwakwa won’t escape criminal justice through resignation’
Article
/ 15 March 2018

‘Makwakwa won’t escape criminal justice through resignation’

Parliaments standing committee on finance said that if there is a case for the former SARS official to answer, it must be handled through the court

By Lameez Omarjee and Khulekani Magubane
Beleaguered Jonas Makwakwa quits SARS
Article
/ 14 March 2018

Beleaguered Jonas Makwakwa quits SARS

The chief officer for business and individual tax came under the spotlight following reports that NICS paid R600 000 into his bank account

By Jeanette Chabalala and Alex Mitchley
Budget 2018 is Zuma’s costly legacy
Article
/ 23 February 2018

Budget 2018 is Zuma’s costly legacy

Thank the past president for the increase in value- added tax and the drastic cuts in expenditure

By Staff Reporter
Outing of KPMG for ‘Guptafication’ role could have powerful knock-on effects
Article
/ 22 November 2017

Outing of KPMG for ‘Guptafication’ role could have powerful knock-on effects

The spotlight needs to be turned on lawyers’ professional ethics and the ‘taxi-cab rule’

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
Emails involving Hawks and NPA lead to ‘hostage’ drama at Sars office
Article
/ 26 October 2016

Emails involving Hawks and NPA lead to ‘hostage’ drama at Sars office

The M&G has seen footage of an altercation between Sars employee Vlok Symington, four Hawks officials and the bodyguard of Sars boss Tom Moyane.

By Pauli van Wyk
Sars’ second in command Jonas Makwakwa suspended over mystery payments of R1.2m
Article
/ 15 September 2016

Sars’ second in command Jonas Makwakwa suspended over mystery payments of R1.2m

Commissioner Tom Moyane has circulated a note to staff saying that he "issued Mr Makwakwa with a suspension letter pending a full investigation".

By Pauli van Wyk

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