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SARS

Pravin Gordhan set the benchmark for public service and dedication to the cause
Opinion
/ 13 September 2024

Pravin Gordhan set the benchmark for public service and dedication to the cause

Not everyone liked the late former public enterprises minister, but everyone respected him

By Ravi Pillay
OBITUARY – Pravin Gordhan’s last warning: Democracy will not survive on its own
Politics
/ 13 September 2024

OBITUARY – Pravin Gordhan’s last warning: Democracy will not survive on its own

Gordhan’s last political act was to call for a ‘reset’ and a return to progressive politics

By Paddy Harper and Emsie Ferreira
Pravin Gordhan, former public enterprises minister and lifelong political activist, dies
National
/ 13 September 2024

Pravin Gordhan, former public enterprises minister and lifelong political activist, dies

Gordhan passed away after what his family said was a short battle with cancer

By Paddy Harper
Retail industry calls for level playing field amid Sars delay in implementing 45% tariff on Shein, Temu
Business
/ 11 August 2024

Retail industry calls for level playing field amid Sars delay in implementing 45% tariff on Shein, Temu

The South African clothing industry bemoans injustice as the Reserve Bank loses R3.5 billion as a result of lower duties on imported products

By Aarti Bhana
Law group slams attempt on the life of Sars advocate Coreth Naude
Crime
/ 19 July 2024

Law group slams attempt on the life of Sars advocate Coreth Naude

Naude, who was investigating a case involving R37 million in unpaid taxes by a prominent businesswoman, survived a shooting in Umhlanga on Thursday

By Umamah Bakharia
No silver bullet solution, Takealot boss says as Chinese retailers penetrate local space
Business
/ 30 June 2024

No silver bullet solution, Takealot boss says as Chinese retailers penetrate local space

The company has welcomed the removal of concessions that will make it more expensive to buy apparel from international online retailers such as China’s Shein and Temu

By Aarti Bhana
Unravelling the crypto puzzle: navigating rules and regulations for trading in South Africa
Partner Content
/ 10 June 2024

Unravelling the crypto puzzle: navigating rules and regulations for trading in South Africa

Traders who familiarise themselves with the rules and ensure tax conformity may enter the crypto world with confidence

By Partner Content
‘Zuma a wolf in sheep’s clothing’ … Mbeki lays into his successor on campaign trail
Politics
/ 30 April 2024

‘Zuma a wolf in sheep’s clothing’ … Mbeki lays into his successor on campaign trail

The ANC veteran says his previous apology for the Eskom crisis was not appropriate, instead pointing a finger at the Zuma administration and the utility itself

By Lizeka Tandwa
SA trade in military hardware with Israel needs scrutiny
Opinion
/ 16 November 2023

SA trade in military hardware with Israel needs scrutiny

Controversial trade links between the two countries remain — albeit on a far smaller scale than in the past

By Zeenat Adam
Eskom welcomes coal theft syndicate crackdown
The Green Guardian
/ 13 October 2023

Eskom welcomes coal theft syndicate crackdown

The revenue service said the syndicates significantly contribute to the energy crisis and load-shedding

By Mandisa Nyathi
How Sars was ‘defrauded’ of R13.9 million by Chetty ‘crime’ family
National
/ 21 March 2023

How Sars was ‘defrauded’ of R13.9 million by Chetty ‘crime’ family

The son allegedly declared zero income in 2021 despite raking in R29 million in state contracts

By Khaya Koko
‘Record does not exist’ that $580 000 paid to Ramaphosa farm was declared on entry in South Africa
Politics
/ 6 March 2023

‘Record does not exist’ that $580 000 paid to Ramaphosa farm was declared on entry in South Africa

DA gets confirmation from Sars that ‘dirty dollars’ hidden inside couch on the president’s Phala Phala farm were not declared to tax agency

By Anathi Madubela
Pensioners had scant warning of heavy Sars tax deductions
National
/ 6 October 2022

Pensioners had scant warning of heavy Sars tax deductions

The Government Employment Pensions Fund said it only informed their members in September because they needed to ‘test’ the data first

By Eunice Masson
Sars, compliance and the lost opportunity to build trust
Opinion
/ 6 July 2022

Sars, compliance and the lost opportunity to build trust

Sars, compliance and the lost opportunity to build trust

By Zama Ndlovu
State capture: The complicity of big, bad business
Business
/ 30 January 2022

State capture: The complicity of big, bad business

The private sector has had close ties with the government for decades. Some see nothing wrong with this, but other say this relationship is at the very heart of corruption

By Sarah Smit
Small businesses must be proactive in their tax affairs
Opinion
/ 16 January 2022

Small businesses must be proactive in their tax affairs

There are numerous means by which errant taxpayers can start the new year on a clean slate

By Iman Rappetti
Zondo: Like Moyane, Zuma was central in Sars capture
National
/ 5 January 2022

Zondo: Like Moyane, Zuma was central in Sars capture

The unnecessary restructuring of the once proud revenue service was an attempt to halt its pursuit of people involved in state capture

By Emsie Ferreira
High court orders release of Zuma’s tax files to media
Politics
/ 16 November 2021

High court orders release of Zuma’s tax files to media

The court held that sections of the law providing for absolute taxpayer secrecy posed an unconstitutional limitation on the right to information and gave parliament two years to correct this

By Emsie Ferreira
High court orders Prasa to halt ‘irregular’ GladAfrica tender
National
/ 26 August 2021

High court orders Prasa to halt ‘irregular’ GladAfrica tender

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa did not publicise the tender and gave it to the consultancy despite its bid being R346-million more than that of another company.

By Kiri Rupiah
Tobacco farmers want the taxman to do more to control illegal cigarette trade
Business
/ 24 July 2021

Tobacco farmers want the taxman to do more to control illegal cigarette trade

The Black Tobacco Farmers’ Association the introduction of a minimum price level for cigarettes

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Q&A Sessions: Kieswetter, the choral master of tax
National
/ 20 May 2021

Q&A Sessions: Kieswetter, the choral master of tax

Commissioner Edward Kieswetter, head of the South African Revenue Service, will not tolerate any political interference at the tax authority

By Lynn James
Pillay’s pension: Another court defeat for Mkhwebane
Politics
/ 7 April 2021

Pillay’s pension: Another court defeat for Mkhwebane

High court dismisses the public protector’s bid to appeal a ruling striking down her findings against Pravin Gordhan on Ivan Pillay’s Sars retirement

By Lizeka Tandwa
Moyane too ill to testify at Zondo commission after days of damning allegations
National
/ 24 March 2021

Moyane too ill to testify at Zondo commission after days of damning allegations

Symington returned to bizarre ‘hostage drama’ and implicated the former Sars commissioner in fabricating charges against Pravin Gordhan with the Hawks

By Emsie Ferreira
Former Bain consultant claims company plotted capture on a grand scale with Zuma
National
/ 23 March 2021

Former Bain consultant claims company plotted capture on a grand scale with Zuma

Bain’s role at Sars was a gateway for a special council that would control Eskom and the wider economy, Zondo commission witness says

By Emsie Ferreira
Millers pay for duty-free wheat quota
Business
/ 4 March 2021

Millers pay for duty-free wheat quota

The South African Revenue Services didn’t gazette the EU quota rates for about month, with no reasons given – and then suddenly published them

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Corporate tax cut will be revenue neutral — Momoniat
Business
/ 25 February 2021

Corporate tax cut will be revenue neutral — Momoniat

The surprise 1% reduction will result in a wider, more compliant corporate tax base, according to Ismail Momoniat

By Emsie Ferreira
Eusebius McKaiser: Mpofu, Gordhan caught in the crosshairs
Opinion
/ 2 December 2020

Eusebius McKaiser: Mpofu, Gordhan caught in the crosshairs

The lawyer failed to make his Indian racist argument and the politician refused to admit he had no direct evidence

By Eusebius McKaiser
War of words at Zondo commission: ‘Grow up Mr Gordhan, don’t be cheeky’
Politics
/ 1 December 2020

War of words at Zondo commission: ‘Grow up Mr Gordhan, don’t be cheeky’

The cross-examination of the public enterprises minister by Tom Moyane’s lawyers at the state capture inquiry went on well into overtime on Monday evening

By Emma Balfour
Gordhan tells Zondo how Moyane wanted to advance the objectives of state capture
Politics
/ 30 November 2020

Gordhan tells Zondo how Moyane wanted to advance the objectives of state capture

The public enterprises minister is being cross-examined by Tom Moyane’s lawyers at the state capture inquiry, as both men seek to defend their reputations

By Emma Balfour
Is a wealth tax the answer?
Opinion
/ 12 November 2020

Is a wealth tax the answer?

More wealth taxes may soon be a reality for east African countries in the wake of Covid-19

By Melissa Duffy and Aliya Khanbhai
Tax, wage bill, debt, pandemic: Mboweni’s tightrope budget policy statement
Business
/ 27 October 2020

Tax, wage bill, debt, pandemic: Mboweni’s tightrope budget policy statement

The finance minister has to close the jaws of the hippo and he’s likely to do this by tightening the country’s belt, again.

By Thando Maeko
The Nigerian government is killing its citizens — again
Africa
/ 21 October 2020

The Nigerian government is killing its citizens — again

‘Nigeria kills its people. Nigeria has always killed its people.’

By Chude Jideonwo
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