President Ramaphosa Appoints Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu as SARS Commissioner-Designate
Summary
President Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu as the new SARS Commissioner-Designate to take over the SARS portfolio from outgoing Commissioner Mr. Edward Kieswetter, effective 1 May 2026. SARS will host an introductory press conference at the SARS Woodmead Office on 4 April 2026 at 10:00, hosted by Commissioner Kieswetter. Journalists seeking further information may contact Ms Mpho Motsemme at 066 247 9668.
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President Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu as SARS Commissioner-Designate, formalising the leadership transition from the outgoing Commissioner Mr. Edward Kieswetter. The appointment takes effect on 1 May 2026.
Affected parties and stakeholders in the South African tax and customs ecosystem should note the change in SARS leadership. The introductory press conference is scheduled for 4 April 2026 at 10:00 at the SARS Woodmead Office; media enquiries may be directed to Ms Mpho Motsemme at 066 247 9668.
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- 2026-04-04 at 10:00
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- SARS Woodmead Office
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The Introduction of the newly appointed SARS Commissioner-Designate
The Introduction of the newly appointed SARS Commissioner-Designate
2 April 2026 — SARS Media Advisory: The South African Revenue Service (SARS), invites all media to the introductory press conference to be hosted by Commissioner Mr. Edward Kieswetter for the newly appointed SARS Commissioner-Designate, Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu.
This is pursuant to the recent announcement by President Ramaphosa that he has appointed Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu to officially take over the SARS portfolio from the outgoing Commissioner, Mr. Edward Kieswetter on the 1 st of May 2026.
Date: 04 April 2026
Time: 10:00
Venue: SARS Woodmead Office
Journalists are requested to contact Ms Mpho Motsemme at 066 247 9668. For further enquiries please contact [email protected].
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