Pearl Thusi breaks silence on reported R15 million Sars bill
Pearl Thus admits she owes Sars, but says the eye-watering figure being reported is wrong.
Speculation has circulated online that actress Pearl Thusi owes the South African Revenue Service (Sars) a massive R15 million tax bill. Thusi, whose real name is Sithembile Xola Thusi, has now spoken out to clarify the situation surrounding the alleged debt. She confirms that she has an outstanding tax matter with Sars but disputes the reported amount, claiming it does not accurately represent what she owes.
The reported R15 million figure, according to Sunday Times reports, comprises approximately R9.8 million in tax, R5.2 million in interest and a R20,000 penalty. Sars has threatened legal action, including asset seizure, if the debt remains unpaid. However, Thusi is working directly with Sars to resolve the issue, emphasizing that she acknowledges a tax liability but rejects the reported R15 million as an accurate reflection of her debt.
Thusi is not the first celebrity to face a reported tax dispute with Sars. Other South African entertainers, such as DJ Sbu, Black Coffee and Shauwn "MaMkhize" Mkhize, have also been embroiled in significant tax battles with the tax authority. The specifics of Thusi's tax affairs remain confidential, as Sars does not disclose such details. The final amount owed will depend on the outcome of her discussions with Sars.
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