By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
23 December 2024- A case of Contravention of Section 234(d) of the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011 against the Director of TFBS Funeral, Bongani Sydwell Mafuleni (58), was postponed by the Orkney Magistrate’s Court to 13 February 2025. This is to allow Mafuleni to provide proof that he filed his returns with South African Revenue Services (SARS).
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)regional spokesperson in the North West, Sivenathi Gunya said Mafuleni is facing four counts of Contravening Section 234(d) of the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011, for failing to submit tax returns. Gunya said between 2023 and February 2024, he allegedly failed to submit Company Income Tax and Value-Added Tax (VAT) returns, despite telephonic reminders from SARS and subsequent written notices.
“This court appearance follows the work of the Honey Badger Project, a collaborative initiative between the NPA, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI/Hawks), and SARS.
“The project seeks to enhance compliance by holding individuals and entities accountable for tax non-compliance through legal action,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Director of Public Prosecutions in North West, Dr Rachel Makhari, the acting North West Hawks Head, Brigadier Silas Munzhedzi and SARS Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, have commended the teamwork that led to this matter being placed on the court roll. They have assured the public that non-compliance will have serious consequences and defaulters will face the full might of the law.
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