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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued a final tax demand to actress Pearl Thusi, claiming she owes close to R15 million.
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Consequences: SARS warned that if the debt is not settled within 10 business days, it may seize her assets. Alternatives to settle include paying in installments, suspending the debt, or applying for a compromise.
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Tax Breakdown: The tax debt consists mostly of personal income tax (around R9.8 million), interest (R5.2 million), and a R20,000 administrative penalty. The documents do not specify which assets are targeted or the specific tax years involved.
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Thusi’s Response: A spokesperson for Thusi, Siphithi Sibeko, stated she is engaging directly with SARS. Thusi acknowledged the matter, stating she takes her tax responsibilities seriously, but claims the quoted R15m figure is “grossly incorrect and therefore misleading.”
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Background: Thusi is known for her roles in The No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, Quantico, Catching Feelings, and Netflix’s first African original series, Queen Sono. She is set to return for the second season of BET’s Average Joe.
