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SARS

Rand plunges to three-week low after report that Pravin Gordhan was summoned by Hawks
Article
/ 23 August 2016

Rand plunges to three-week low after report that Pravin Gordhan was summoned by Hawks

The finance minister was told he would receive a ‘warning statement’ given to accused persons before they are charged with an offence.

By Xola Potelwa
The tax ombud is on a quest for more power and greater independence from Sars
Article
/ 20 July 2016

The tax ombud is on a quest for more power and greater independence from Sars

Among the changes the agency wishes to see are the right to investigate issues it deems necessary and more control over appointing staff.

By Lynley Donnelly
Taxpayers beware! Sars has unleashed the tax hounds
Article
/ 15 July 2016

Taxpayers beware! Sars has unleashed the tax hounds

The revenue service is outsourcing part of its debt book, and there are serious concerns that confidential taxpayer information could be compromised.

By Pauli van Wyk and Jessica Bezuidenhout
This is what the SABMiller chief’s tax bill could do to his R1-billion windfall
Article
/ 13 July 2016

This is what the SABMiller chief’s tax bill could do to his R1-billion windfall

Alan Clark, the latest of the tycoons who have to pay their dues to Sars, has some options that may minimise his liability.

By Staff Reporter
Sars tracks down student loan defaulter who owes R217 496
Article
/ 7 June 2016

Sars tracks down student loan defaulter who owes R217 496

Senior government staff and company directors are a significant portion of those who have not repaid their loans.

By Prega Govender
Hawks grill SARS staff ..Matuma Letsoalo, Govan Whittles & Jessica Bezuidenhout
Article
/ 26 May 2016

Hawks grill SARS staff ..Matuma Letsoalo, Govan Whittles & Jessica Bezuidenhout

Report that President Jacob Zuma is launching a fightback against his detractors and those threatening his lines of patronage.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author, Govan Whittles and Jessica Bezuidenhout
McBride, Dramat, Pillay claim there is a political conspiracy
Article
/ 17 May 2016

McBride, Dramat, Pillay claim there is a political conspiracy

The three said the attacks on people working in various public institutions are aimed at undermining the fight against corruption.

By Staff Reporter
Sars, Krejcir and the destruction of state capacity
Article
/ 1 April 2016

Sars, Krejcir and the destruction of state capacity

Researcher Simone Haysom delves behind the spin to trace the crucial role played by the Sars investigative unit in just one case – Radovan Krejcir.

By Simone Haysom
Sars unit was lawful – Gordhan
Article
/ 31 March 2016

Sars unit was lawful – Gordhan

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has said the "rogue unit" was an essential part of Sars’s enforcement strategy.

By Staff Reporter
Gordhan answers police questions on South African tax unit
Article
/ 30 March 2016

Gordhan answers police questions on South African tax unit

Despite his belief that he is in no way obligated to answer the Hawks’ questions, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has decided to respond.

By Bloomberg News
I’m addressing Gordhan, Sars spat, says Zuma
Article
/ 17 March 2016

I’m addressing Gordhan, Sars spat, says Zuma

President Jacob Zuma said he was assisting with resolving the ongoing feud between Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and Sars commissioner Tom Moyane.

By News 24
Zuma drags his heels on vexing Gordhan affair
Analysis
/ 17 March 2016

Zuma drags his heels on vexing Gordhan affair

The president has done nothing to end the spat between the finance minister and the tax boss.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Gordhan responds to Hawks’ “threats”
Article
/ 15 March 2016

Gordhan responds to Hawks’ “threats”

South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan responded on Tuesday to what he described as a "threatening" statement from the Hawks.

By News 24
Hawks say Gordhan can’t stymie probe
Article
/ 15 March 2016

Hawks say Gordhan can’t stymie probe

The Hawks are forging ahead with their probe into the Sars investigative unit, despite Finance Minister’s missing deadlines to answer their questions.

By Bloomberg News
Zuma personally handling Gordhan, Moyane clash
Article
/ 3 March 2016

Zuma personally handling Gordhan, Moyane clash

Cabinet says the president has taken it upon himself to resolve tensions between the finance minister and Sars commissioner.

By Genevieve Quintal
Police minister defends Hawks’ questions to Gordhan
Article
/ 3 March 2016

Police minister defends Hawks’ questions to Gordhan

Nathi Nhleko insists investigators were just doing their jobs when they sent the finance minister a list of questions days before the budget speech.

By Staff Reporter
Pravin Gordhan’s 27 Sars questions answered
Article
/ 3 March 2016

Pravin Gordhan’s 27 Sars questions answered

What’s with the Sars "rogue unit" and the 27 questions sent to Pravin Gordhan? Sam Sole offers a guide to the legal, factual and political swamp.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
SA has lost out on R180bn in forfeited taxes
Article
/ 3 March 2016

SA has lost out on R180bn in forfeited taxes

The most important tax cuts took place between 2000 and 2005, not in the 1980s, writes Dick Forslund.

By Dick Forslund
Are the Hawks still capable of neutrality?
Article
/ 3 March 2016

Are the Hawks still capable of neutrality?

The Hawks, the police, the prosecuting authority and the judiciary all have to be beyond reproach.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
Gordhan asks Hawks to clarify Sars ‘rogue unit’ probe
Article
/ 2 March 2016

Gordhan asks Hawks to clarify Sars ‘rogue unit’ probe

The finance minister has informed the Hawks that he needs more time and certain clarifications before he can respond to their questions.

By Carin Smith
Rand takes massive hit as Sars wars heat up
Article
/ 29 February 2016

Rand takes massive hit as Sars wars heat up

The rand has taken a major step back, which analysts attribute to the growing tensions between President Jacob Zuma and Pravin Gordhan.

By Staff Reporter
ANC condemns Hawks letter to Gordhan
Article
/ 26 February 2016

ANC condemns Hawks letter to Gordhan

Gwede Mantashe has expressed concern that the Hawks sent questions to Pravin Gordhan just four days before the budget.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Sars threatens M&G over story
Article
/ 26 February 2016

Sars threatens M&G over story

Sars has threatened to sue the M&G over the publishing of an amaBhungane story that lawyers say was "clearly in the public interest" and "lawful".

By Craig Mckune
Recap: Pravin Gordhan’s battle with Zuma
Article
/ 26 February 2016

Recap: Pravin Gordhan’s battle with Zuma

Pravin Gordhan pulled into Hawks investigation of Sars, in what seems to be a proxy war between the president and the finance minister.

By Staff Reporter and Amabhungane
Hangout: Gordhan vs Zuma proxy war?
Article
/ 26 February 2016

Hangout: Gordhan vs Zuma proxy war?

Join amaBhungane’s Sam Sole and M&G’s Matuma Letsoalo in a Hangout as we discuss what’s going on between the president and his finance minister.

By AmaBhungane team
Budget 2016: New amnesty for tax dodgers with offshore assets
Article
/ 25 February 2016

Budget 2016: New amnesty for tax dodgers with offshore assets

Non-compliant taxpayers have an opportunity to voluntarily disclose their offshore assets and income to Sars – or else face the full force of the law.

By Staff Reporter
Sars wars: Moyane’s empire strikes back
Article
/ 19 February 2016

Sars wars: Moyane’s empire strikes back

Revenue service insiders tell of a power grab of key levers by an influential "new guard".

By Sam Sole Author, Sam Sole and Craig Mckune
Editorial: It’s working so, hey, let’s break it
Article
/ 18 February 2016

Editorial: It’s working so, hey, let’s break it

The recent goings-on at Sars suggest that minister’s agents are being removed and that the control of one of the most important units is at stake

By Editorial
Pravin Gordhan faces tough decisions
Article
/ 4 February 2016

Pravin Gordhan faces tough decisions

The finance minister and Cabinet will have to make some unpopular decisions in an election year to avoid a credit ratings downgrade to junk status.

By Lynley Donnelly
Sars keen on stricter transfer pricing documentation
Article
/ 4 February 2016

Sars keen on stricter transfer pricing documentation

Auditors say the new tax regulations are too much to comply with and could be counterproductive to reining in tax-avoidance by multinational firms.

By Staff Reporter
Sars vs Lackay: Media victory for openness and transparency
Article
/ 3 November 2015

Sars vs Lackay: Media victory for openness and transparency

The media has been granted access to the Adrian Lackay vs Sars CCMA arbitration hearing.

By Amabhungane
Sars retreat is a victory for SA – Juju
Article
/ 2 June 2015

Sars retreat is a victory for SA – Juju

Julius Malema believes that the decision to withdraw a sequestration application against him is a victory for South Africa’s constitutional democracy.

By Qaanitah Hunter
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