Makhadzi Battles To Clear Over R6 Million Tax Debt
Renowned South African musician Makhadzi is in hot water with the South African Revenue Services (SARS) for falling behind on more than R6 million in taxes.
According to paperwork seen by a local publication, the MaGear hitmaker hasn’t been keeping up with her tax payments for several years.
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Managerial Finger-Pointing: Unraveling the Tax Tangle
Makhadzi was unaware that her taxes and VAT on bookings and endorsements were not being paid. A source close to Makhadzi pointed fingers at her former manager Rita Dee whom she worked with before joining Open Mic.
“She worked with two managers. Both these management companies failed to assist her with filing her taxes. This has caused a heavy backlog for the singer,” the insider explained. “When she joined Open Mic, she was already owing and the debt accumulated.”
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Makhadzi Acknowledges Tax Debt And Resolves to Settle It
The source said Makhadzi will fight tooth and nail to keep her new house in Fourways and her other two properties, one which she built for her family in Limpopo and another in Fourways, from being auctioned off by SARS.
“She cannot afford to have those taken away from her. So, she will fix it,” the source disclosed.
When contacted by ZiMoja for a comment, Makhadzi’s current manager Lucky Tshilimandila confirmed the musician’s outstanding debt with the revenue collector. He disclosed that the debt dates back to 2016, and Makhadzi is actively working on settling it.
“Yes, we acknowledge the debt. It goes back to 2016. Makhadzi currently has an arrangement with SARS,” Lucky disclosed.
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Open Mic’s Perspective
Makhadzi’s former record label, Open Mic, stated that musicians signed under the label are responsible for handling their taxes. Lionel Jamela, the boss of Open Mic Productions, commented,
“You register yourself at SARS, you do your filling like every employee in any company, that is standard procedure. I can’t comment on what Makhadzi owes. She would be the best person to discuss her finances.”