Shauwn Mkhize’s Tax Battle Escalates: SARS Raids La Lucia Mansion Over R37 Million Debt

Shauwn Mkhize, a well-known South African businesswoman and socialite, is in the headlines again. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has raided her luxurious La Lucia mansion as part of a growing legal battle over unpaid taxes. This raid follows years of conflict between Mkhize and SARS over millions of rands in taxes.

The Raid: What Happened?

On Tuesday, SARS, along with the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Hawks, raided Mkhize’s La Lucia home. This operation came after the Durban High Court allowed the authorities to seize assets in a bid to recover unpaid taxes. According to reports, the authorities took several luxury items, including vehicles, and searched properties connected to Mkhize’s football club, Royal AM.

The raid even delayed a match between Royal AM and Golden Arrows, which eventually ended with Golden Arrows winning 3-2.

The R37 Million Tax Debt

Mkhize owes SARS over R37 million in unpaid taxes. Her company, Zikhulise, has been accused of tax evasion and hiding assets. Zikhulise gained millions in government contracts, but SARS says it failed to pay its taxes.

To recover the money, SARS is seizing valuable assets, including Mkhize’s prized cars and Royal AM’s clubhouse.

Mkhize’s Controversial History

Mkhize has been a controversial figure for many years. She gained fame for her reality show Kwa Mam’ Mkhize and her lavish lifestyle. But her legal issues with SARS have been ongoing. In 2020, SARS liquidated her company, Zikhulise, for not paying R122 million in taxes.

Her La Lucia mansion, which she bought in 1995, has been a symbol of her wealth. Over the years, she expanded the property by purchasing neighboring houses and adding more security.

What’s Next for Mkhize?

With SARS focused on recovering the R37 million owed, Mkhize faces tough times ahead. Her assets are now under the spotlight, and more raids could follow.

SARS Issues a Warning

SARS has made it clear that it will hold all individuals accountable, no matter their status. Commissioner Edward Kieswetter said that SARS will continue to fight tax evasion, stressing that no one is above the law.

As the legal battles continue, it’s unclear whether Mkhize can overcome this latest challenge. Is this the end for the businesswoman and socialite, or will she find a way out of her financial troubles?