President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu as the new commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
He will officially take office on Friday, 1 May, following a unanimous recommendation by a selection panel convened by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, read a statement from the Presidency on Thursday.
Dr Makhubu succeeds outgoing Commissioner Edward Kieswetter and brings over 17 years of senior leadership experience across tax administration, finance, commercial strategy and operations in both the public and private sectors.
More to follow.
