BURS shake-up: Staff emergency meeting after CEO dismissal
Sharon Mathala | Wednesday November 12, 2025 12:27
Makgolo is reportedly fighting her dismissal and is filing papers to interdict the decision taken by the Ministry of Finance.
Highly placed insiders at the tax agency told Mmegi that an emergency meeting was called today following reports that the Finance Ministry had formally informed Makgolo of her termination.
“Valashia gave the address to staff as interim Commissioner General, letting us know he received news yesterday evening that Jenny (Makgolo) has been relieved of her duties. “It was confirmed this morning at an Exco meeting by the private secretary to the Vice President but reasons for her termination were given,” a BURS insider told Mmegi.
Questions sent to Makgolo were yet to be answered. BURS officials and the Ministry of Finance are yet to be reached for comment. Mmegi will update this reportage with their comments once received.
Makgolo was appointed BURS Commissioner General on August 1, 2021 with an initial contract of five years. Earlier this year, indications emerged of tensions, with allegations that some senior BURS officials were pressing for her departure, a position allegedly favoured by the Finance Ministry.
By law, the Finance Minister appoints the Commissioner General.
Valashia, meanwhile, is a veteran BURS executive whose position as Commissioner of Operations means he essentially oversees the core of the tax agency, being responsible for customs and domestic taxes. Prior to this position. Valashia was Commissioner of Customs and Excise.