Makhadzi Allegedly Owes SARS Over R6 Million, Tax Troubles Stuns Mzansi: “They Never Learn”

Makhadzi Allegedly Owes SARS Over R6 Million, Tax Troubles Stuns Mzansi: “They Never Learn”

  • Makhadzi reportedly defaulted on her taxes and owes SARS over R6 million since her breakthrough in the music industry
  • Documents indicate the singer's failure to file taxes for several years, with a focus on bookings and endorsements
  • Makhadzi's close friend pointed fingers at her former management, including Open Mic and ex-manager Rita Dee
Makhadzi owes SARS R6 million
Makhadzi is reportedly in trouble with the South African Revenue of Services (SARS). Image: @makhadzisa
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Makhadzi finds herself embroiled in controversy as allegations of tax default emerged. The MaGear singer allegedly has a debt of over R6 million owed to the South African Revenue Services (SARS).

Insider exposes tax defaults

An insider disclosed that Makhadzi's tax troubles come from lapses in filing obligations since her breakthrough in the music industry.

Documents obtained by ZiMoja indicate that the artist was unaware of the accumulating debt, especially in taxes and VAT related to her bookings and endorsements.

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Blame placed on former management

According to a close friend, Makhadzi blamed her former management, Open Mic, and her ex-manager, Rita Dee. The friend said that both failed to assist Makhadzi in fulfilling her tax responsibilities, resulting in a significant backlog for the singer.

SA weighs in on Makhadzi's tax troubles

Fans are stunned that Makhadzi is another artist who's landed in trouble with the taxman.

See a few comments below:

@mrcool_SIYA said:

"Yaqala inkathazo ke madoda."

@Kzn_Bhutiza posted:

"These artists should be educated on how to do their filling."

@Sandiso__N mentioned:

"Jiki jiki y'all be saying we must donate for her."

@tmmoila12 suggested:

"SARS should just have a dedicated unit that deals with tax affairs for the arts, it's about time the government steps in as well."

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@NosisaPheelwane added"

"They never learn."

@Anoh_ki26 asked:

"Ayke did she not help dr Malinga because he had same problem?"

Makhadzi named most streamed SA female artist 2023

In another article, Briefly News reported that Makahdzi is untouchable. The singer recently rejoiced after Spotify released their stats for 2023, and boy, she smashed them.

Makhadzi has broken the record for being the most streamed South African female artist on Spotify in 2023. The Haka Motorokisi hitmaker was beaming when she shared her numbers.

Source: Briefly News

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Hilary Sekgota (Deputy Human Interest HOD) Hilary Sekgota is the Head of Desk for Evening and Weekend content at Briefly News. She completed a BA in Communication Science from Unisa in 2018 and a Diploma in Journalism from Varsity College in 2010. She also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Hilary joined the Briefly News team in 2022 and started her journalism career at Tshwane Sun. She has 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za

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