There are ‘disconcerting things’ about morale at SARS, says Judge Robert Nugent
Nugent will begin chairing the inquiry mandated by President Cyril Ramaphosa into the tax agency, on tuesday
The inquiry into governance at the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is urgent, with the commission already identifying some "disconcerting things" about morale among employees at the tax agency.This is according to retired supreme court Judge Robert Nugent, tasked with chairing the inquiry appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa.Nugent addressed the media at SARS headquarters ahead of the commencement of the inquiry on Tuesday. He confirmed that the bulk of the sessions this week would look into the exodus of senior or experienced staff at SARS within recent years.He said he had already identified some disconcerting things about staff morale, which needed addressing. Nugent said he regarded the inquiry as urgent and that the President regarded it as such as well.The R50bn hole in revenue collection was critical to address, for both the country and the economy. Nugent said some blamed the shortfall on the economy but others attributed it to governance issues at Sars. If it emerged...
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