Pearl Thusi faces R15m Sars tax demand
South African actress Pearl Thusi has been issued a final demand by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) for R15 million in unpaid taxes. The agency warns that failure to settle the debt could lead to the attachment and sale of her assets.
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Actress Pearl Thusi may be used to having cameras follow her, but the latest spotlight on her is from the taxman, who claims she owes close to R15m.
The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has issued Thusi with a final demand for the amount, warning that failure to settle or make suitable arrangements could result in serious recovery action, including a warrant of execution for the attachment and sale of her assets.
The demand — issued on August 6 and electronically filed on September 2 — identifies the Queen Sono actress by her full name, Sithembile Xola Thusi, and states that she has failed to pay her tax debt for one or more tax years or tax periods.
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