Sars could ‘attract criminal sanctions’ over Zuma tax records – Mkhwebane

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane during an outreach programme at the Rabasotho Community Center in Tembisa, 21 August 2019. She was joined by the mayor of Ekurhuleni, Mzandile Masina to hear and provide solutions to the communities problems. Picture: Neil McCartney

Mkhwebane is seeking to get hold of Zuma’s tax records from Sars as part of her investigation into allegations that, early in his presidency, he had received undeclared payments from a security company. “I maintain my denial that I am precluded by any law from obtaining or subpoenaing taxpayer information from Sars.

“I deny that my power to subpoena such information is unrelenting and encompasses coercive measures,” she added, saying Sars’ refusal was a violation of the Constitution. She added she intended to obtain a confirmatory affidavit from Zuma himself but was unable to do so before the required deadline.In early November, Zuma offered his take on the matter, maintaining he had nothing to hide. He tweeted if the public protector wanted his records, she must have them.

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