Edward Kieswetter
Edward Kieswetter is the commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS), where he has played a pivotal role in enhancing tax revenue collection and improving taxpayer compliance. Under his leadership, SARS reported a collection of R1.855 trillion in tax revenue for the 2024-25 financial year, reflecting a 6.6% growth from the previous year, largely driven by personal income tax. Kieswetter advocates for modernizing the agency through digital transformation and emphasizes the importance of a cohesive government system to support effective tax administration.
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Edward Kieswetter is the commissioner of SARS who noted the agency's improved performance due to compliance and administrative efficiency.
How ongoing tax reforms are paving Africa’s road to fiscal independence
Tanzania· 2025-10-16
Edward Kieswetter, the South African Revenue Service commissioner, discusses the impact of societal inequalities on the tax system.
Unequal society burdens South Africa’s tax system, says Sars head – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-08-21
Adeniyi succeeded Edward Kieswetter, Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service.
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Nigeria· 2025-06-28
Edward Kieswetter is the commissioner of the South African Revenue Service.
Sars collects R1.855 trillion in revenue, driven by personal income tax – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-01