This came in response to journalist Ferial Haffajee suggesting that the problems at Sars began during Zuma’s presidency.

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However, EFF secretary-general Godrich Gardee disagreed.

EFF deputy-president Floyd Shivambu has also slammed Pillay’s appointment despite his lack of a matric,Briefly.co.zahas gathered.

Mkhwebane claims that Gordhan violated the constitution by providing Pillay with an early retirement payout.

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