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A former South African Revenue Service (SARS) executive confronted journalist Stephan Hofstatter at the launch of his book, License to Loot, demanding an apology from him for his role in the so-called SARS “rogue unit” saga on Thursday.
Pete Richer, who resigned as group executive for strategic planning and risk in May 2015, angrily confronted Hofstatter at the event at Love Books in Melville, saying that Hofstatter and his colleagues at the Sunday Times caused enormous damage to people’s lives, careers and families.
Hofstatter was part of a team of journalists that published numerous stories about the existence of a “rogue unit” between October 2014 and October 2015.
The stories were later found to be baseless and the newspaper apologised for its reporting. The rogue unit narrative was used as the pretext for Tom Moyane, who was appointed SARS commissioner in September 2014, closing down the taxman’s specialist enforcement units.
It led to an exodus of expert and senior staff. Moyane is suspended and acting SARS commissioner Mark Kingon has said he is resurrecting the specialist units.
Richer told Hofstatter that his reputation as a risk specialist had been destroyed and that he was forced to leave SARS because of the Sunday Times’ reporting.
“Not only me, but good people like Ivan Pillay, Johann van Loggerenberg, Adrian Lackay…” Richer said the modus operandi when destroying an institution such as SARS was to disseminate false information that is then used to force an investigation and discredit individuals.
“It happened at SARS, at the Hawks, at IPID (Independent Police Investigative Directorate) and at the police,” he said and accused Hofstatter and his colleagues of playing into the hands of state capture.
He said no one at the Sunday Times had ever asked him for comment about the rogue unit stories and that journalists relied on information given to them by a smuggler of rhino horns.
“I lost my job at SARS. You set up scurrilous unethical journalists to set up a fiction to get rid of hard-working civic servants,” Richer told Hofstatter.
SARS investigative capabilities have been broken down. OECD rated SARS top in the world. Its decimated, along with Hawks, Ipid, police, through complicit unethical journalists, says ex-SARS exec Pete Richer. @TeamNews24pic.twitter.com/MVdixrt3zr
“SARS’ investigative capabilities have been broken down. We were highly rated by the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)…the British came to see how we do things…it’s now decimated.”
Hofstatter, who listened intently to Richer, apologised that Richer was never approached for comment.
“I apologise if anything I did hurt you personally. That was never my intention. I always tried to stand up for the downtrodden and expose corruption.”
“I never wanted to cause harm, do ill. Worked on SOEs since 2010, stand up for downtrodden. Made mistakes, apologised, serious errors. Stories were used to attack institutions. Never our intention. I’m very sorry, Peter,” says Hofstatter. @TeamNews24
He admitted that there were “gaps in my knowledge” and that, in hindsight, he should have stepped back to look at the story he and his colleagues were investigating.
“It was a chaotic, upside down time. We were under pressure for scoops. We should have stood back,” he said, but explained that as many as nine reporters and editors were involved in investigating the story.
“I cannot speak on behalf of the Sunday Times… we have apologised extensively and it is available for everyone to read.”
In response to a question on whether he would be willing to testify in front of the Nugent commission of inquiry into tax administration, Hofstatter said he wanted to move on from the episode.
He did not address the SARS matter in his book, which is focused on Eskom, because “frankly, I’m not ready yet”, he said.
Richer said afterwards that if Hofstatter believed what he said during the event and if he was remorseful, he should make a submission to the Nugent commission.
“He should write about what happened with their reporting. They don’t understand what the impact of their stories were. We had to bail out our friends with mortgage payments because they lost their jobs, because of this.”
Also present at the launch were protesting members of a group called Johannesburg Against Injustice.
“We are here to protest against Stephan Hofstatter for his role in state capture, in particular what he wrote to undermine the SARS rogue unit, as it was called, general dishonesty and trash,” said the organisation’s David Lydall.
“As an active organisation we have been around for two years. We actively fought against state capture. We are part of Future South Africa and the Save South Africa coalition,” Lydall said.
“We are very much aware of this sort of thing. Obviously, we have read Jacques Pauw’s book, and Johann van Loggerenberg’s book which reference him (Hofstatter) directly and the sort of things he did. So when we heard that this was happening today we decided to make sure that the story is told,” he said.
South African entrepreneur Wendy Luhabe has been slammed on social media as the “black Helen Zille” for posting a tweet in which she says people who studied and worked during the apartheid regime have a better work ethic than the current generation.
In the tweet, posted on Wednesday, Luhabe says under apartheid “we had a much better work ethic, we were responsible for our lives understandably” and then adds that such attributes “have been replaced by a culture of entitlement and dependency” since South Africa became a democracy.
#Reflections I grew up and started my career under Apartheid and we had a much better work ethic,we were responsible for our lives understandably…these attributes have been replaced by a culture of Entitlement and dependency since we became a Democracy.
Labelling citizens as “entitled” rubbed actress Nokuthula Ledwaba up the wrong way, prompting her to point out the system black people have to fight daily.
“That time we’re trying to work hard in a system that spits in our faces all the damn time. Still we get up and try. Before you label us, come to our side of town. Your tweet cut so deep. It’s cruel too,” Ledwaba responded.
That time we’re trying to work hard in a system that spits in our faces all the damn time. Still we get up and try. Before you label us, come to our side of town. Your tweet cut so deep. It’s cruel too.
Some commented on how connections, and not hard work, had led Luhabe to where she was today.
“I think the problem is the lie that their success was gained from hard work as an individual’s effort instead of contacts, community support, and loads of luck. Those investment deals Mam Wendy got are not as a result of hard work but her connections. I won’t go further…” Pinky Khoabane tweeted.
I think the problem is the lie that their success was gained from hard work as an individual’s effort instead of contacts, community support, and loads of luck. Those investment deals Mam Wendy got are not as a result of hard work but her connections. I wont go further…
Cape Town – Damian Willemse will warm up for what looks like a probable first start in the Springbok No 15 jersey in next week’s Rugby Championship Test when Western Province host Griquas in a Currie Cup match at Newlands on Saturday.
With Willie le Roux returning to England to play for Wasps and thus unavailable for the clash with Australia at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, Willemse has been tipped as the likely replacement.
Bok coach Rassie Erasmus has been grooming him for the role and his non-appearance in the match day squads in Australia and New Zealand – Cheslin Kolbe played off the bench instead – can be seen as an attempt by Erasmus to protect Willemse, who is only 20, from a potential confidence knock on foreign fields.
Willemse has played most of his rugby at the Stormers as a flyhalf but he is not new to playing fullback for WP coach John Dobson. He played fullback in last year’s Currie Cup final against the Sharks, with Robert du Preez starting that game as the preferred flyhalf.
But with Dillyn Leyds, who has been dropped to the bench for this game, in outstanding form at fullback, it is reasonable to speculate that Dobson would have opted for Willemse to play flyhalf were it not for a suggestion from the Bok management that he be tried in the last line of defence.
Western Province take on Griquas on Saturday at 19:30 while the Springboks face the Wallabies on September 29 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium at 17:05.
What do the following delicious foods have in common:
French fries
Gnocchi
Latkes
Yup, that’s right – they’re all made out of potatoes, the world’s best food.
Sadly, potatoes don’t have the best reputation for being that healthy (thanks, low-carb diets!) – and with all the starch involved, you might wonder how many kilojoules are in a potato. Well, let me put your mind at ease: It’s not that bad.
A potato’s kilojoule count of course will depend slightly on the variety and size of your potato. A smaller medium red potato, for example, has 623kJ, according to the USDA, compared to the 702kJ in a medium russet potato.
Of course, nutrition isn’t just about kilojoules. For the curious, here’s what you’ll get in a whole, medium russet potato:
The short version? No. “Potatoes are a rich source of several important micronutrients,” says Nora Minno, a Daily Burn coach and trainer. “One medium potato contains 70% of your daily recommended vitamin C, 30% of your daily recommended Vitamin B-6 and 25% of your daily recommended potassium.”
Also: “Potatoes are one of the most affordable vegetables,” says Torey Armul, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “One study found that potatoes offer more nutrients per penny than other vegetables.”
And yeah, they’re starchy and carby. But Minno says potatoes kind of got a raw deal in the whole low-carb craze.
“While they are considered a starchy vegetable, they also contain protein and fibre which can help slow down the release of glucose into the bloodstream and help avoid blood sugar spikes,” she says. The surprisingly high amount of protein in a potato (5g) makes it “great for those who are looking for plant-based sources of protein”.
Obviously, some of those potato-based foods I mentioned earlier are not the healthiest (and add on way more kilojoules than just the plain potato). Vandana R Sheth, a certified diabetes educator and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, says she loves baked or oven-roasted “fries” as a way to enjoy the health benefits of potatoes “without a lot of added fat” or kilojoules. And Minno says she personally opts for potatoes instead of toast when looking for a healthier side at a breakfast restaurant.
As a digital coordinator, you will assist and implement monthly digital campaigns for our clients.
If you’re results-driven, numerate, passionate about the internet and live and breathe digital, we may have a place for you in our fast growing team.
Social
Implement the social media strategy, coordinating with stakeholders across the Company to ensure its effectiveness and encouraging adoption of relevant social media techniques into the corporate culture and into all of the company’s products and services
Monthly/campaign targeting, keywords, KPIs and benchmark setups
Schedule content and ads for sign off process for ‘go live’ approval
Review all pages daily – check posts are up, with no errors, alert issues
Pull reporting stats for mid-month reviews and month end reports and setup in docs for social
PPC Campaigns- assisting in setting up and monitoring of PPC campaigns
Benchmarking
AdWords strategy
Keyword research
AdWords uploading
Constant checking of landing pages
Managing the AdWords accounts
Reporting of the campaigns, Month-end Reports
Requirements
Minimum two years’ experience delivering results
Online marketing experience
Must have a solid understanding of and be fully capable implementing of on-page and off-page optimisation
Google Analytics knowledge (must be able to compile reports)
SEO management tool knowledge
Good writing skills
Ability to build and analyse reports and make recommendations
Substantial experience in keyword research
Superb problem solving and analytical skills
Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts
Good knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and their respective participants and how they can be deployed in different scenarios
The ideal person for this position thrives on seeing the results of their efforts – you will work tirelessly to get results and aren’t happy until you achieve outstanding results.
Please note that if you have not been contacted within one week, your application has been unsuccessful.
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To apply for this position, please send your CV and any relevant Certificates via Fax or email to us at 1fourall Recruitment.
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Cape Union Mart International (Pty) Ltd has been equipping South African adventurers since 1933, and is South Africa’s favourite outdoor adventure store. Stocking everything one needs for outdoor pursuits – including hiking, camping, trail running, mountain biking, snow sports, travel and more – Cape Union Mart is an essential first step in every adventure. Cape Union Mart has stores across South Africa, and in Namibia and Botswana.
Cape Union Mart International (Pty) Ltd has been equipping South African adventurers since 1933, and is South Africa’s favourite outdoor adventure store. Stocking everything one needs for outdoor pursuits – including hiking, camping, trail running, mountain biking, snow sports, travel and more – Cape Union Mart is an essential first step in every adventure. Cape Union Mart has stores across South Africa, and in Namibia and Botswana.
We are looking for a vibrant, dynamic individual to join Okuhle Media as a content researcher. You will play a key role in assisting the Producer in ensuring that the day-to-day content needs of the production are met. The content researcher needs to research all content in depth so as to ensure the quality is always of a very high standard
Key responsibility areas (but not limited to):
Research
Scriptwriting from concept, story building, and guiding the editing process
Developing creative content
Requirements:
Minimum two years’ experience
Television production experience
Fluent in Zulu and understanding of Xhosa
Passionate about South African entertainment and celebrities
Attributes:
Takes ownership of work and project
Team player
Proactive and self-motivated
Professional
NB. Should you wish to apply please email a detailed CV, cover letter, and salary expectation to
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Note that if you have not been contacted in two to three weeks your application has been unsuccessful.
