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South African Revenue Service

EFF, SACP, DA, Makhura come out in support of Pravin Gordhan against NPA probe
Article
/ 11 October 2016

EFF, SACP, DA, Makhura come out in support of Pravin Gordhan against NPA probe

Julius Malema encouraged South Africans to protest in Pretoria on November 2, calling the charges against Gordhan Jacob Zuma’s ‘retaliation’.

By Raeesa Pather
ANC urges Pravin Gordhan to co-operate with the NPA
Article
/ 11 October 2016

ANC urges Pravin Gordhan to co-operate with the NPA

‘We trust that today’s announcement will move us a step closer to uncovering the truth from facts and bring this matter to finality,’ the party said.

By Staff Reporter
Tax chief Makwakwa secured Sars post for his girlfriend
Article
/ 3 October 2016

Tax chief Makwakwa secured Sars post for his girlfriend

Sars second-in-command Jonas Makwakwa ensured his girlfriend landed a plum post in Sars – but was she qualified?

By Susan Comrie
Sars chief’s mystery stash
Article
/ 11 September 2016

Sars chief’s mystery stash

Revenue service’s number two Jonas Makwakwa has been recommended for a probe into R1.2m in "suspicious" cash deposits.

By Susan Comrie, Sam Sole Author, Sam Sole, Craig Mckune and Amabhungane
UPDATE: ​Des van Rooyen says Gordhan is ‘undermining’ the Hawks. Mantashe responds
Article
/ 30 August 2016

UPDATE: ​Des van Rooyen says Gordhan is ‘undermining’ the Hawks. Mantashe responds

Van Rooyen distanced President Jacob Zuma from the spat between the minister and the Hawks saying it had nothing to do with the president.

By Kiri Rupiah
#SarsWars – Pillay, van Loggerenberg lawyer: There are no charges, just allegations
Article
/ 25 August 2016

#SarsWars – Pillay, van Loggerenberg lawyer: There are no charges, just allegations

South African citizens and civil society organisations have rallied around finance minister Pravin Gordhan and the former SARS officials.

By Raeesa Pather
Business Leadership South Africa pens open letter to President Zuma over Gordhan saga
Article
/ 25 August 2016

Business Leadership South Africa pens open letter to President Zuma over Gordhan saga

BLSA Media Statement: An Open Letter to the President from the Members of Business Leadership

By Staff Reporter
The watchdog over South Africa’s elite police unit is in serious need of teeth
Article
/ 24 August 2016

The watchdog over South Africa’s elite police unit is in serious need of teeth

The main criticism leveled at the Hawks, is that it lacks the power to initiate investigations, making it ineffective.

By Mafaro Kasipo
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Editorial: The wheel turns and cronies burn
Article
/ 22 May 2015

Editorial: The wheel turns and cronies burn

Given the faction-ridden nature of South African politics and the deep divisions in the ANC, a further turn of the wheel is quite conceivable.

By Editorial
‘Rogue’ Sars unit spied for Zuma
Article
/ 14 May 2015

‘Rogue’ Sars unit spied for Zuma

A new twist in the ongoing saga of spy vs spy in the South African Revenue Service can now be revealed.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
Sars’ Ivan Pillay and Peter Richer resign
Article
/ 7 May 2015

Sars’ Ivan Pillay and Peter Richer resign

Suspended Sars deputy commissioner Ivan Pillay and strategic planning risk group executive Peter Richer have resigned from Sars with immediate effect.

By Staff Reporter
Editorial: Shady exit deals taint rule of law
Article
/ 7 May 2015

Editorial: Shady exit deals taint rule of law

Lingering suspicions are extremely damaging to Sars, one of the few state institutions to have retained a reputation for integrity.

By Editorial
Malema sequestration to be argued in June
Article
/ 16 March 2015

Malema sequestration to be argued in June

The matter would be argued in June, and that it would give Sars and Julius Malema time to file all the necessary court papers.

By Sapa
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