SARS boss rejects Malema’s claim of undue influence
South African Revenue Service Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has rejected claims by EFF leader Julius Malema that he was instructed by President Cyril Ramaphosa to probe the tax affairs of people who attended and sponsored the party’s 10th-anniversary gala dinner.
Malema also took aim at SARS during the party’s anniversary rally, telling supporters that SARS was “harassing his family with a view to find anything unlawful against him for nefarious purpose".
Kieswetter said SARS doesn't usually comment on party-political issues.
“SARS is however duty bound on this occasion to issue a response. SARS categorically and strongly denies that any such meeting between President Ramaphosa and Commissioner Kieswetter took place," he said in a statement on Wednesday.
SARS said Kieswetter has made it clear he would resign if there was any undue influence on his work.
“Commissioner Kieswetter has worked relentlessly to rebuild SARS after it was repurposed by individuals to further the corrupt intent of State Capture.
"He would therefore work to protect the hard work of more than 12 500 SARS employees rather than entertain any unlawful request.”
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