President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed his condolences following the death of former South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Oupa Magashula, who passed away at the age of 63 after a prolonged illness and hospitalisation. The Presidency confirmed that Magashula died earlier this week after spending an extended period in hospital. Magashula served as SARS Commissioner… Continue reading Ramaphosa Mourns Former SARS Chief Oupa Magashula
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SIU Freezes R900 Million in Assets Linked to Tembisa Hospital Corruption Scandal
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained an interim preservation order to freeze assets worth about R900 million linked to one of the alleged syndicates that benefited from irregular contracts at Tembisa Hospital. On Thursday, 9 October 2025, the SIU and a Curator appointed by the Special Tribunal, supported by the South African Police Service… Continue reading SIU Freezes R900 Million in Assets Linked to Tembisa Hospital Corruption Scandal
Shauwn Mkhize: “I’ve Lost My Soul”
Businesswoman Shauwn Mkhize is the first to admit that she came through the back door in the football space when she bought Bloemfontein Celtic in 2021. Mkhize renamed the club Royal Andile Mpisane, shortened to Royal AM, but they have been expelled by the Premier Soccer League for failing to fulfill its obligations to the… Continue reading Shauwn Mkhize: “I’ve Lost My Soul”
SARS Opens 2025 Tax Season on July 7, Urges Taxpayers to File Early and Use Digital Channels
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has officially announced that the 2025 Tax Filing Season will run from 7 July to 20 October 2025 for non-provisional taxpayers. This announcement was made in a media statement released by SARS on Monday, June 2. The revenue collector confirmed that a large number of taxpayers will be automatically… Continue reading SARS Opens 2025 Tax Season on July 7, Urges Taxpayers to File Early and Use Digital Channels
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi Calls for United Front at African Anti-Corruption Conference
South Africa’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has urged Commonwealth countries in Africa to work together to tackle corruption. She warned that corruption has become global, sophisticated, and deeply damaging to states. Speaking at the opening of the 15th Commonwealth Regional Conference for Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa on Monday, Kubayi… Continue reading Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi Calls for United Front at African Anti-Corruption Conference
SARS Gives Directive to Vendors on How to Process VAT after Latest, Sudden Changes
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has given directives to vendors on how to process VAT claims following the decision by the government to scrap the increase to 15.5 percent – from 15 percent. In the directive issued on 25 April 2025, SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter said the decision has significant practical implications for VAT… Continue reading SARS Gives Directive to Vendors on How to Process VAT after Latest, Sudden Changes
Royal AM is Set to be Expelled from PSL
Royal AM will no longer be a part of the Premier Soccer League (PSL) as of next week. The troubled KwaZulu-Natal club has not played a match this year after the South African Revenue Service (SARS) took control of it due to the club president Shauwn Mkhize’s R40-million debt to SARS. SARS put the club… Continue reading Royal AM is Set to be Expelled from PSL
SARS Curator Details Failed Royal AM Deal
The South African Revenue Service [SARS] Curator has issued a statement to shed light on why Royal AM remains in the market. On Thursday, Durban businessman Chockalingam “Roy” Moodley was reported to have made a successful bid at auction for the club after offering about R25 million. Fast forward a few hours later, and news… Continue reading SARS Curator Details Failed Royal AM Deal
Businessman Roy Moodley’s Royal AM deal collapses
The Royal AM saga continues after the Premier Soccer League (PSL) rejected the deal on Thursday. Earlier on, African Times reported that Durban businessman Chockalingam “Roy” Moodley had made a successful bid to the SA Revenue Service (SARS) Curator, which would have paved the way for Royal AM to resume league action. However, the PSL… Continue reading Businessman Roy Moodley’s Royal AM deal collapses
Jacob Zuma’s close associate buys Royal AM
KwaZulu Natal club Royal AM is reportedly now in new hands following a recent auction. Local publication Sportswire has confirmed Durban businessman Chockalingam “Roy” Moodley has won the bid, taking over from businesswoman Shauwn Mkhize, whose financial troubles with the SA Revenue Service (SARS) led to the SARS curator putting the club at auction. Details… Continue reading Jacob Zuma’s close associate buys Royal AM