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Dr Makhubu Appointed SARS Commissioner from 1 May

President Ramaphosa appointed Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu as SARS Commissioner from 1 May 2026 for a period of five years, following a recommendation from a panel chaired by former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. Dr Makhubu has served as Deputy Commissioner: Taxpayer Engagement and Operations since May 2023 and holds a PhD in Leadership, Master in Business Leadership, Bachelor in Electrical Engineering, and Bachelor of Economics. The appointment follows succession-planning aligned with the Nugent Commission of Inquiry into SARS administration and governance.