UPDATE 1-Ramaphosa fires suspended head of SARS Tom Moyane

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has fired the suspended head of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) Tom Moyane, the Business Day newspaper reported on Thursday, citing president spokeswoman Khusela Diko.

Judge Robert Nugent, who is heading an inquiry into Moyane, had recommended the suspended tax chief should be removed from office for the "reckless mismanagement of SARS" under his tenure.

Moyane was not available for comment on Thursday. He has repeatedly defended his record and denied any wrongdoing.