Pretoria, South Africa — Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu has been appointed as the new South African Revenue Service (SARS) commissioner, succeeding Edward Kieswetter. Makhubu, who has held the role of Deputy Commissioner: Taxpayer Engagement and Operations since 2023, will take on his new responsibilities on 1 May 2026. The Presidency has commended Makhubu for his extensive background in senior leadership, encompassing tax administration, commercial, finance, and operations management across various industries.
The incoming commissioner brings over 17 years of experience in complex, regulated, and large-scale organisations. His involvement with SARS began in 2020, where he has been instrumental in shaping the strategic direction and the Vision 2024 strategy. In his last announcement, outgoing commissioner Kieswetter highlighted that SARS had achieved a record revenue collection of over R2 trillion, surpassing its target by nearly R25 billion.
Paragraph: Makhubu’s appointment marks a significant leadership change for SARS, with the new commissioner poised to lead the revenue service through his five-year tenure. His experience and involvement with the organisation since 2020 are expected to be key assets as he navigates the challenges and opportunities ahead in managing South Africa’s revenue system.
Source: enca
