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R7. 4 million fraud: Suspended sentence for man convicted of defrauding SARS
Malcolm Kgosietsile Lesolang, aged 58, has been convicted of fraud after a Hawks investigation uncovered R7. 4 million in fraudulent VAT claims, highlighting the ongoing battle against tax evasion in South Africa.
Convicted Cape Town drug kingpin Fadwan Murphy jailed for an additional 8 years for tax fraud
Convicted drug kingpin Fadwan Murphy has been sentenced to eight years in prison or a R48,000 fine for failing to submit income tax returns for himself and his company.
Alleged tax fraudsters rounded by Hawks in North West, before being released on bail
Joyce Catherine Phiri, 66, and Elias Koketso Mongale, 59, face charges of fraud and tax evasion after their arrest by the Hawks in North West, with bail set at R5,000 and R3,000 respectively.
Tshwane deputy mayor's family ties to R300m security contract spark investigation
Tshwane's Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise is under scrutiny as allegations of a conflict of interest emerge, linked to a security tender awarded to a company associated with his family.
Fraud charges against Cape Town man for tax violations and estate mismanagement
A Cape Town man faces serious charges after failing to submit tax returns and allegedly defrauding a deceased estate.
Alleged Gold Mafia says he was not given a right of reply in a judgment that favoured SARS
The order authorised the repatriation of foreign assets and limited his right to travel outside the country.
Cape Town Man arrested for tax fraud and executor misconduct
A Cape Town man faces serious charges for tax fraud and misconduct as an executor of a deceased estate, following an investigation by the Hawks.
Alleged Gold Mafia says he was not given a right of reply in a judgment that favoured SARS
The order authorised the repatriation of foreign assets and limited his right to travel outside the country.
SARS paid pensioners rebate into a ‘falsified’ TymeBank account
“I don’t know who opened the account with TymeBank as it was not me and not any member of my family,” said Jairaj Sathdav.
Durban Businessman Thoshan Panday's house arrest lifted amid tax fraud charges
Thoshan Panday, a Durban businessman facing tax fraud charges, has had his house arrest lifted by the court, allowing him to travel for business within South Africa.
Thoshan Panday seeks bail condition relaxation in Durban Court
Thoshan Panday, a Durban businessman, is set to appear in court to request a relaxation of his bail conditions while facing serious fraud charges
Tax Evasion: the silent killer of youth-led businesses in South Africa
FinScope data indicates that a considerable 30% of SMMEs owners today are 35 years or younger, underpinning the role that the youth play in building a resilient economy and creating jobs.
Over two million taxpayers withdraw from savings pot, says Sars
Sars reveals that over two million taxpayers have accessed their savings pot, with R 43. 42 billion paid out to date.
Urgent action needed: the crisis of police murders and state capture in South Africa
Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya reveals shocking statistics on police murders and State Capture investigations in South Africa, underscoring the urgent need for action against crime and corruption.
Mthatha doctor arrested for alleged tax evasion and fraud
Hawks said the doctor allegedly failed to submit personal income tax returns for the 2021 to 2023 tax years and repeatedly ignored compliance reminders from SARS
Mpumalanga woman to appear in court for defrauding SARS over R293,000
The woman was arrested as the third suspect after four years of investigation.
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Hunt for mastermind in attack on Sars official
Two alleged hitmen have been arrested in connection with the attempted assassination of South African Revenue Services investigator Advocate Coreth Naude, as police continue to search for additional suspects linked to the case.
Cape Town hitmen charged in Durban for the attempted murder of SARS investigator
Two alleged hitmen from Cape Town have been arrested for their involvement in an assassination attempt on SARS investigator Advocate Coreth Naude, who was probing a high-profile tax evasion case.
Bail for Panday
Colonel Phillip Herbst said Thoshan Panday was relatively healthy and that his current symptoms are caused by stress.
Trial starts for former senior Eskom employee France Hlakudi on R30 million tax fraud case
The trial against former Eskom senior executive France Hlakudi commenced at the Pretoria Regional Court where he is facing tax fraud charges amounting to at least R30 million.
Ramaphosa cannot be subjected to impeachment - ANC argues in ConCourt
The independent panel, chaired by former Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo, concluded that there was sufficient evidence to support Ramaphosa being the subject of an impeachment investigation.
Hearing ends, ConCourt reserves judgment in Phala Phala case
Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi standing in for the ANC, slammed the EFF’s claims that ANC MPs were somehow threatened to side with Ramaphosa.
Shauwn Mkhize's Durban home raided amid tax evasion allegations
South African socialite Shauwn Mkhize faces legal scrutiny as her home is raided by authorities over alleged unpaid taxes amounting to R37 million.
WATCH LIVE | President Ramaphosa and Phala Phala scandal take centre stage at ConCourt
Ramaphosa should be held accountable for the circumstances surrounding the February 2020 break-in at his Phala Phala game farm, according to the EFF.