Suspended South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Tom Moyane‘s defence team says they will take their objections to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
This after the SARS Inquiry Commissioner Judge Robert Nugent rejected all relief requested by Moyane.
Moyane had submitted objections calling for the suspension of the inquiry.
In his 2018 State of the Nation Address, Ramaphosa announced that he will take steps to restore the credibility of SARS and strengthen its capacity to meet revenue targets.
Nugent says the inquiry was established by proclamation under the hand of the president and did not have powers to dissolve itself.
Nugent also rejected Moyane’s submission to have all the oral evidence given to the inquiry expunged from the record.
Nugent says Professor Michael Katz was appointed by the president for his expertise in tax administration and will continue to fulfil his advisory duties in the inquiry.
Moyane objected to Professor Michael Katz’ participation in the inquiry saying he may be compromised as he is Ramaposa’s personal and business lawyer.
Mabuza says if they fail to reach an agreement with the president, they will approach the courts.
Nugent says the commission of inquiry into tax governance and administration at SARS will reconvene in August.
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