The Tax Ombud has helped the top ten taxpayers recoup R450-million in the last year
If the tax ombud has his way, President Zuma and Hlaudi Motsoeneng may have to foot the bill for meritless court action.
Among the changes the agency wishes to see are the right to investigate issues it deems necessary and more control over appointing staff.
Retired judge Bernard Ngoepe’s diagnostic skills will be put to the test as South Africa’s first tax ombud.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has launched the office of the tax ombud, which will be run by retired judge Bernard Ngoepe.