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Retired judge Robert Nugent has urged reform in the Judicial Service Commission, emphasising the need to prioritise judicial independence

Nugent calls for reform in judicial appointments, condemns ‘political caucusing’ at JSC

The retired judge has urged reform in the Judicial Service Commission, emphasising the need to prioritise judicial independence

Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. (Gulshan Khan/AFP)

Zondo dismisses Bain’s request to publish its affidavit to commission

The consulting firm said it would suffer prejudice if its version were not made public to counter testimony. But Zondo says Bain created its own dilemma

Axed public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. File photo by Madelene Cronje

High court sets aside public protector report on Gordhan and Sars ‘rogue unit’

Busisiwe Mkhwebane ‘allowed her important office to be used to try and resuscitate a long-dead fake news propaganda fiction’, the court ruled

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

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. (Esa Alexander/The Times)

Moyane is fast running out of options

While at the helm of Sars, Moyane evaded accountability

Tom Moyane (Paul Botes/M&G)

Moyane denied leave to cross-examine Gordhan

The minister accused the erstwhile tax boss of attempting to revive Sars ‘rogue unit’ allegations

Edward Kieswetter says taxpayers’ willingness to comply has been eroded by poor governance. (Screenshot: YouTube)

Kieswetter appointed as new Sars boss

Edward Kieswetter’s appointment comes amidst intense political wrangling over control of the tax agency

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 staff to down tools amidst imminent appointment of new commissioner

The Public Service Association confirmed on Tuesday night that lengthy talks between the tax agency and unions had collapsed

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 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 asks ConCourt for expedited hearing, appeals for ‘human dignity, ubuntu’

Tom Moyane lost a court bid on Dece​mbe​r 11 to have his dismissal by President Cyril Ramaphosa overturned

Press freedom in Nigeria is limited and journalists are under threat for reporting on politics and terrorism. (Reuters)

Bain says it made ‘significant errors of judgement’ in Sars work

Global management consultancy Bain & Company says it does not accept that its local representatives knowingly participated in an effort to damage Sars

Tome Moyane’s supporters intend to use the information in retired judge Robert Nugent’s commission of inquiry into Sars (Esa Alexander/The Times)

Sars breakdown was inevitable with Moyane at the helm — Nugent

A 200-page report authored by retired judge Robert Nugent says governance and integrity failed on a massive scale during Tom Moyane’s era at Sars

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

‘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

The inquiry is investigating tax administration and governance problems at Sars between April 2014 and March 2018, when Tom Moyane was commissioner. He has been suspended. (David Harrison/M&G)

Moyane in court in bid to have dismissal overturned

His urgent application will see him argue that his dismissal by President Cyril Ramaphosa was unfair and unconstitutional

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