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Company fined for failure to submit tax returns

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By AGISANANG SCUFF

13 November 2025- The Kgabanyane Mining and Projects (Pty) Ltd, represented by its Director, Tidimalo Christopher Kgotlhang (43), was found guilty by the Mogwase Magistrate’s Court for failure to submit returns. The company faced 56 counts of contravening Section 234(2)(d) of the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson, Sivenathi Gunya said between December 2021 and October 2024, the company failed to submit Value-Added Tax (VAT), Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE), and Company Income Tax (CIT) returns, despite several telephonic reminders from the South African Revenue Service (SARS), including one on 25 November 2024. Gunya said in court, Kgotlhang opted to pay an admission of guilt fine totalling R56 000 for neglecting his tax obligations as the company’s director.

“This outcome underscores the diligent work of the NPA’s Specialised Tax Unit (STU), which promotes accountability and compliance by pursuing legal action against those who fail to adhere to tax laws. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the imposition of a substantial fine,” he said.

Welcoming the judgment, the Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West, Dr Rachel Makhari, commended Advocate Dineo Mathule for her diligence in bringing the matter to a successful conclusion. Makhari also acknowledged the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders involved in ensuring that justice was served.

“The NPA, through its Specialised Tax Unit, remains steadfast in its commitment to enforcing tax compliance and ensuring accountability. Criminal prosecution continues to be a vital instrument in addressing deliberate non-compliance with tax legislation,” she said.

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Company fined for failure to submit tax returns

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By BAKANG MOKOTO

23 June 2025- The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said it welcomes the imposition of a hefty fine by the Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court on CJC Precast (Pty) Ltd, represented by its Director, John Christopher Conroy (60). CJC Precast faced 65 counts of contravening Section 234(d) of the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011 – failure to submit tax returns.

The NPA regional spokesperson, Sivenathi Gunya said between February 2019 and June 2024, the company failed to submit both Value Added Tax (VAT) and Company Income Tax (CIT) returns. Gunya said this was despite multiple telephonic reminders from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) on 18 May 2022 and 16 August 2024, as well as written notices.

“After several court appearances, Conroy elected to pay an admission of guilt fine totalling R32 500 for failing to fulfil his tax obligations as the company’s Director. This matter forms part of the broader Honey Badger Project, a key initiative aimed at holding individuals and companies accountable for tax non-compliance,” he said.

Meanwhile, welcoming the outcome, the Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West, Dr Rachel Makhari, commended Advocate Dineo Mathule for her diligence in bringing the matter to a successful conclusion. She also acknowledged the collaborative effort of all role players involved in the case. Makhari said the NPA, through its Specialised Tax Unit, remains committed to ensuring accountability and reinforcing a culture of tax compliance under the Honey Badger Project.

“Criminal prosecution remains a key instrument in addressing wilful non-compliance with tax laws,” she said.

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