The matter was first investigated by Thuli Madonsela, who closed the case after submissions from the minister.
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has subpoenaed Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan, his lawyers have confirmed.
The minister now has until April 24 to file an affidavit on allegations that he was involved in the establishment of a so-called “rogue unit” at Sars. This is due to a complaint from EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu.The matter was reportedly investigated by Mkhwebane’s predecessor, Thuli Madonsela, who closed the investigation following submissions from Gordhan. He similarly submitted information to the Hawks, after which they halted their investigation against him and did not prosecute.
Reports of a so-called “rogue-unit” set up by Pravin Gordhan first surfaced in The Sunday Times. These reports were found to be “inaccurate, misleading, and unfair” by the press ombudsman and the newspaper was forced to apologise.
Then, last year, the Nugent inquiry into tax administration, which looked at the situation at Sars, found that the establishment of the unit was in fact legal, with former head of compliance at Sars Gene Ravele testifying that the unit did “important work” in busting criminal activities. Despite this, the EFF has persisted in clinging to the “rogue unit” theory, including in a long rambling
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
EFF 'will allow' PP to do her work after Gordhan subpoenaed over 'rogue unit' | IOL NewsWhile the EFF has supported the subpoena against Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan, the party is being sued for defamation by Trevor Manuel.
Read more »
Pravin Gordhan subpoenaed again over SARS 'rogue unit'The Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has served Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan with a second subpoena on Thursday.
Read more »
Pravin Gordhan subpoenaed again over SARS 'rogue unit'The Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has served Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan with a second subpoena on Thursday.
Read more »
Pravin Gordhan subpoenaed by Public Protector over Sars 'rogue unit'Public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan confirmed on Thursday that a subpoena had been served on him by the Public Protector in relation to the so-called Sars 'rogue unit'.
Read more »
Public Protector subpoenas Gordhan over 'rogue unit'Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan has been subpoenaed by the Public Protector to submit an affidavit related to the so-called SARS 'rogue unit', the minister's spokesperson confirmed on Thursday evening.
Read more »
Pravin Gordhan subpoenaed by public protector over Sars 'rogue unit'Public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan confirmed on Thursday that a subpoena had been served on him by the Public Protector in relation to the so-called Sars 'rogue unit'.
Read more »
Protector serves second subpoena on Pravin Gordhan over ‘rogue unit’His spokesperson says subpoena was leaked to the media while Gordhan was consulting lawyers
Read more »
Latest ‘rogue unit’ subpoena by Mkhwebane baffles GordhanEvidence of corruption comes streaming from the state capture commission, yet the public protector elects to harp on about a legal unit, Gordhan says.
Read more »
Gordhan subpoenaed over ‘rogue unit’The public protector has subpoenaed Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan and former South African Revenue Service commissioner Oupa Magashula to answer questions related to a complaint over the establishment of the alleged “rogue unit” at Sars.
Read more »
UN to clamp down on illicit shipping practicesThe body's shipping agency is formulating measures to prevent rogue companies hiding their country of origin
Read more »