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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

Cleaning up: Retired Judge Robert Nugent headed the inquiry into governance and administration at Sars. (Paul Botes/M&G)

Kieswetter moves to oust Moyane loyalists

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

Former Sars commissioner Tom Moyane. (Gallo/Phil Magakoe)

Sars acts against Moyane loyalists

Key players in axed commissioners leadership structure at Sars suspended

Freedom to express fundamental rights versus administrative action by the South African Revenue Service exposes a fundamental link to communal interests and justice in a constitutional democracy. (Oupa Nkosi)

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

Former Sars commissioner, Tom Moyane. (Paul Botes/M&G)

Moyane denied an opportunity to grill Gordhan

The former tax commissioner failed to dispute key allegations made against him by the minister, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo said

The revenue service reduced the credit book on VAT refunds from R41.8-billion in September 2018 to R25-billion by the end of the financial year, acting Sars commissioner Mark Kingon said.

Tax revenues record shock decline

The preliminary outcome is worse than budgeted in February, but say officials, the turnaround in tax refunds shows greater transparency

Former Sars commissioner Tom Moyane. (Gallo/Phil Magakoe)

Moyane takes his fight with Gordhan to Zondo inquiry

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

Former Sars commissioner Tom Moyane. (David Harrison/M&G)

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

Former Sars commissioner Oupa Magashula. File Photo

Mkhwebane subpoenas former Sars boss in probe against Gordhan

The ​Public Protector has subpoenaed former Sars commissioner Oupa Magashula over former Sars deputy commissioner Ivan Pillay’s early retirement

Former South African Revenue Service commissioner Tom Moyane. (Esa Alexander/The Times/Gallo Images)

ConCourt slams Moyane’s latest bid to have dismissal overturned

Axed Sars commissioner Tom Moyane’s application for leave to appeal his sacking has been shut down by the highest court in the land — again

The panel will interview and shortlist candidates for the position of commissioner for recommendation to President Cyril Ramaphosa. (Gallo Images)

Sars to get new taxman ‘in next few weeks’

A panel of experts appointed by the finance minister is looking for Tom Moyane’s replacement

Linked: Telkom boss Sipho Maseko introduced Bain’s Vittorio Massone to Jacob Zuma. The telecom’s subsidiary, Business Connexion, is in financial trouble after Bain assisted it. (Moeletsi Mabe/Sunday Times/Gallo)

First Sars, now Telkom hit by Bain

State company subsidiary loses millions after consulting firm’s cost strategies were binned

This is the third time Kingon’s acting appointment has been extended. He replaced Tom Moyane in March when he was suspended as commissioner. (Moneyweb)

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

Former Sars commissioner Tom Moyane speaks on his mobile phone inside the high court in Pretoria on December 11 2018 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Phill Magakoe/Gallo)

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

The revenue agency is not paying his legal fees

Former South African Revenue Service commissioner Tom Moyane appointed KPMG to investigate the allegations of a so-called ‘rogue unit’ in Sars. (Paul Botes/M&G)

Court dismisses Moyane’s bid to overturn his dismissal

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

Moyane has stated that Ramaphosa violated his rights and acted unfairly by rushing to fire him before his disciplinary process was concluded. (David Harrison/M&G)

D-day for Moyane as court to decide his fate

Ramaphosa fired Moyane on November 1, based on the recommendation in a damning interim report from the Nugent commission

‘It is clear from the foregoing exposition that Mr Trengove is in an irredeemable conflict of interest situation and should therefore not be involved in this matter at all,’ read Moyane’s submission. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

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

Former Sars commissioner Tom Moyane. (David Harrison/M&G)

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

Tom Moyane’s legal counsel Eric Mabuza said “nothing has changed” and the high court application will be heard next week. (Masi Losi/Sunday Times/Gallo)

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

Tom Moyane has requested a halt to Ramaphosa’s implementation of further recommendations by retired judge Robert Nugent. (David Harrison/M&G)

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