New Leadership at SARS: Makhubu Steps In as Commissioner

In a significant move for South Africa's tax administration, President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu as the new commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Makhubu is set to assume the role on May 1, succeeding Edward Kieswetter, who led the agency since 2019.

Makhubu, currently the deputy commissioner for taxpayer engagement and operations at SARS, will bring over 17 years of experience in tax administration, finance, and operations management. His appointment comes as the organization's tax collection efforts see substantial growth.

For the fiscal year ending March 31, SARS collected 2.01 trillion rand, marking an 8.4% increase over the previous year. With forecasts predicting further growth in collections, Makhubu's leadership will be pivotal in navigating South Africa's evolving economic landscape.