By Thapelo Molefe
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu as the Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) for a period of five years, effective from 1 May.
The appointment was made in terms of section 6 of the South African Revenue Service Act of 1997, following a unanimous recommendation by a selection panel convened by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.
Makhubu, who currently serves as the Deputy Commissioner for Taxpayer Engagement and Operations, will succeed Commissioner Edward Kieswetter, whose contract concludes on 30 April.
Ramaphosa welcomed the appointment as a victory for institutional stability.
“The change in the leadership of SARS shows how sound succession planning contributes to the capability of the state,” Ramaphosa said.
The president described SARS as the “institution that provides the financial resources necessary for the government to function, fund infrastructure, and pay for social services.”
Makhubu is a seasoned executive with
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