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Robert Nugent

Nugent calls for reform in judicial appointments, condemns ‘political caucusing’ at JSC
National
/ 3 September 2024

Nugent calls for reform in judicial appointments, condemns ‘political caucusing’ at JSC

The retired judge has urged reform in the Judicial Service Commission, emphasising the need to prioritise judicial independence

By Des Erasmus
Zondo dismisses Bain’s request to publish its affidavit to commission
National
/ 24 March 2021

Zondo dismisses Bain’s request to publish its affidavit to commission

The consulting firm said it would suffer prejudice if its version were not made public to counter testimony. But Zondo says Bain created its own dilemma

By Emsie Ferreira
High court sets aside public protector report on Gordhan and Sars ‘rogue unit’
National
/ 7 December 2020

High court sets aside public protector report on Gordhan and Sars ‘rogue unit’

Busisiwe Mkhwebane ‘allowed her important office to be used to try and resuscitate a long-dead fake news propaganda fiction’, the court ruled

By Sarah Smit
Kieswetter moves to oust Moyane loyalists
Article
/ 2 August 2019

Kieswetter moves to oust Moyane loyalists

While work to clean up Sars continues apace, there remains much to be done

By Natasha Marrian
Sars and treasury to pursue criminal charges against Bain & Co
Article
/ 2 July 2019

Sars and treasury to pursue criminal charges against Bain & Co

Damage done by ‘fake work’ of American consultancy runs into billions of rands and ruined families- Kieswetter

By Natasha Marrian
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 denied leave to cross-examine Gordhan
Article
/ 17 April 2019

Moyane denied leave to cross-examine Gordhan

The minister accused the erstwhile tax boss of attempting to revive Sars ‘rogue unit’ allegations

By Sarah Smit
Kieswetter appointed as new Sars boss
Article
/ 27 March 2019

Kieswetter appointed as new Sars boss

Edward Kieswetter’s appointment comes amidst intense political wrangling over control of the tax agency

By Natasha Marrian
Sars staff to down tools amidst imminent appointment of new commissioner
Article
/ 27 March 2019

Sars staff to down tools amidst imminent appointment of new commissioner

The Public Service Association confirmed on Tuesday night that lengthy talks between the tax agency and unions had collapsed

By Natasha Marrian
Moyane takes his fight with Gordhan to Zondo inquiry
Article
/ 15 March 2019

Moyane takes his fight with Gordhan to Zondo inquiry

At the centre of the row are the damning findings of the Nugent commission

By Sarah Smit
Moyane’s cross-examination bid an attempt to review Nugent inquiry
Article
/ 13 March 2019

Moyane’s cross-examination bid an attempt to review Nugent inquiry

On Wednesday, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo reserved his decision to grant the former Sars boss leave to cross-examine Minister Pravin Gordhan

By Sarah Smit
Moyane asks ConCourt for expedited hearing, appeals for ‘human dignity, ubuntu’
Article
/ 20 December 2018

Moyane asks ConCourt for expedited hearing, appeals for ‘human dignity, ubuntu’

Tom Moyane lost a court bid on Dece​mbe​r 11 to have his dismissal by President Cyril Ramaphosa overturned

By Tehillah Nieselow
Bain says it made ‘significant errors of judgement’ in Sars work
Article
/ 18 December 2018

Bain says it made ‘significant errors of judgement’ in Sars work

Global management consultancy Bain & Company says it does not accept that its local representatives knowingly participated in an effort to damage Sars

By Jan Gerber
Sars breakdown was inevitable with Moyane at the helm — Nugent
Article
/ 14 December 2018

Sars breakdown was inevitable with Moyane at the helm — Nugent

A 200-page report authored by retired judge Robert Nugent says governance and integrity failed on a massive scale during Tom Moyane’s era at Sars

By Tebogo Tshwane
Acting Sars boss Mark Kingon’s term extended for the third time
Article
/ 14 December 2018

Acting Sars boss Mark Kingon’s term extended for the third time

Tito Mboweni will assist the president in ‘immediately commencing the process’ to appoint a new Commissioner

By Tehillah Nieselow
Moyane’s legal bills pile up as he forges ahead with ‘unnecessary’ court battles
Article
/ 13 December 2018

Moyane’s legal bills pile up as he forges ahead with ‘unnecessary’ court battles

The revenue agency is not paying his legal fees

By Tehilla Niselow
Court dismisses Moyane’s bid to overturn his dismissal
Article
/ 11 December 2018

Court dismisses Moyane’s bid to overturn his dismissal

The Pretoria high court has ruled President Cyril Ramaphosa may appoint a new Sars commissioner

By Sibongile Khumalo
Court turns down Moyane’s bid to have Trengove recused
Article
/ 4 December 2018

Court turns down Moyane’s bid to have Trengove recused

Moyane’s legal team, led by Dali Mpofu, brought the application asking for the recusal before the court could hear the case

By Sibongile Khumalo
Moyane in court in bid to have dismissal overturned
Article
/ 4 December 2018

Moyane in court in bid to have dismissal overturned

His urgent application will see him argue that his dismissal by President Cyril Ramaphosa was unfair and unconstitutional

By Sibongile Khumalo
Ramaphosa grants Sars inquiry two-week extension for final report
Article
/ 27 November 2018

Ramaphosa grants Sars inquiry two-week extension for final report

The commission, which was established in May and is chaired by retired judge Robert Nugent, was scheduled to deliver its final report by Friday

By Tehillah Nieselow
Moyane to fight on, despite ConCourt dismissal
Article
/ 27 November 2018

Moyane to fight on, despite ConCourt dismissal

​The former Sars commissioner will press ahead with an urgent court application to be reinstated and interdict a successor from being appointed

By Tehillah Nieselow
Moyane may testify before Zondo commission
Article
/ 21 November 2018

Moyane may testify before Zondo commission

Moyane’s lawyer, Eric Mabuza, said they had informed the commission on Monday of their intention to apply for permission to cross-examine Gordhan

By Tehillah Nieselow
Nugent has no authority to recommend Moyane’s firing — Zuma
Article
/ 20 November 2018

Nugent has no authority to recommend Moyane’s firing — Zuma

The former president says the commission should not have dealt with human resource issues as there were processes already in place for that

By Tshidi Madia
Moyane: Court must set aside axing
Article
/ 14 November 2018

Moyane: Court must set aside axing

The former Sars commissioner has applied for an interdict to bar President Ramaphosa from filling his position

By Gemma Ritchie
Moyane unlikely to succeed in ConCourt challenge — Ramaphosa
Article
/ 3 November 2018

Moyane unlikely to succeed in ConCourt challenge — Ramaphosa

According to the president, amongst other things, Moyane’s application would not be in the interest of justice

By Tebogo Tshwane
Nugent: Moyane must go and that is final
Article
/ 18 October 2018

Nugent: Moyane must go and that is final

Judge Nugent has provided clarity on the implications of his recommendation, responding to the criticism directed at the interim report

By Tebogo Tshwane
Sars IT infrastructure will need R2bn to work
Article
/ 17 October 2018

Sars IT infrastructure will need R2bn to work

Sars will need an estimated R2.16-billion to do necessary hardware IT infrastructure refreshes says its head of IT and digital services

By Tebogo Tshwane
Moyane inquiry must go on — Nugent
Article
/ 12 October 2018

Moyane inquiry must go on — Nugent

The ex-commissioner had asked the Constitutional Court to ice the inquiries

By Tebogo Tshwane
Moyane seeks ConCourt intervention as his time runs out
Article
/ 1 October 2018

Moyane seeks ConCourt intervention as his time runs out

The suspended Sars commissioner, who filed an over 700-page application, wants the ConCourt to hear his matter before his five-year term expires

By Tebogo Tshwane
Judge Kroon backtracks on ruling that ‘rogue unit’ was unlawful
Article
/ 28 September 2018

Judge Kroon backtracks on ruling that ‘rogue unit’ was unlawful

Hindsight is 20/20 for Judge Frank Kroon as he backtracks on ruling that ‘rogue unit’ was unlawful

By Tebogo Tshwane
Sars official struggles to answer why Pillay was purged
Article
/ 27 September 2018

Sars official struggles to answer why Pillay was purged

​A South African Revenue Service’s head of employment struggled to clarify to the Nugent commission on Thursday what role he played in the saga

By Tebogo Tshwane
Nugent: Bain & Company in a dangerous position as evidence piles up
Article
/ 25 September 2018

Nugent: Bain & Company in a dangerous position as evidence piles up

As more details emerge during the Nugent commission, Bain & Company’s managing director Vittorio Massone was not available to answer questions

By Tebogo Tshwane
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