South Africa: President Ramaphosa Hails SARS As 'Engine Room of the State'

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Hails SARS As 'Engine Room of the State'

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised the South African Revenue Service (SARS) as a cornerstone of the country's democratic and economic development, describing the institution as "the engine room of the South African state".

Ramaphosa praises Kieswetter for SARS turnaround

Simon Nare The South African Revenue Service (SARS) had become a more trusted and capable institution after its years-long recovery from the state capture era, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday. Addressing staff at the SARS’s National Command Centre, Ramaphosa praised outgoing commissioner Edward Kieswetter for helping restore its credibility. ALSO READ: WATCH: Steenhuisen says he is exiting DA leadership race to focus on devastating fo…