JOHANNESBURG, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Tuesday dismissed axed South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Tom Moyane's bid for reinstating his old job.
Moyane applied to the High Court to have President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to sack him from his position reviewed and set aside. Handing down his ruling, Judge Hans Fabricius said: "It is my view that the application for interim relief such as it is must be dismissed."
In the judgment, Fabricius was scathing of Moyane's abusive behavior and disrespect towards Ramaphosa and Nugent inquiry, which is in charge of inquiry into the SARS's operations during Moyane's tenure as commissioner.
"From my judgment, the conduct of the applicant (Moyane) in these proceedings is particularly apprehensive and abusive. The office of the president has been insulted and defamed without any reasonable cause. No lawful grounds exist for an unwarranted attack on the integrity of the president," said the Judge.
President Ramaphosa suspended Moyane in March, saying he had lost confidence in his ability to lead SARS. He fired Moyane last month after the Nugent commission of inquiry preliminary report investigating tax administrative and governance issues recommended his firing.
In court papers filed last week, Moyane said he legally challenged his dismissal because it would negatively impact prospect of his future employment and dignity.
