TOM EATON | And just like that Boris says he may smoke Bain, but not today

The UK prime minister says he will look into the firm, the SA arm of which ‘helped capture Sars’. When is another story

03 February 2022 - 20:27

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised to “look into” the activities of Bain & Co, the consulting firm accused by the Zondo commission of helping to capture the SA Revenue Service (Sars). What follows is an exclusive draft of the letter sent by Downing Street to the UK offices of Bain an hour ago...

There’s never been a more important time to support independent media.

From World War 1 to present-day cosmopolitan South Africa and beyond, the Sunday Times has been a pillar in covering the stories that matter to you.

For just R80 you can become a premium member (digital access) and support a publication that has played an important political and social role in South Africa for over a century of Sundays. You can cancel anytime.

Already subscribed? Sign in below.



Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.