The taxman has seemingly caught up with local actress and entrepreneur Sophie Ndaba and she has been asked to pay the sum of R23 million in tax returns following two letters from the South African Revenue Services (SARS).
The actress is said to be owing the sum via her company, Sophla Trading. A previous summons reportedly went unheeded, leading the revenue body to issue another one
The news of the alleged debt to the SARS left many South Africans puzzled how she could owe so much even though it was common knowledge that she struggled for a while financially amid other personal woes. As a result, many expressed the view that taxation should be simplified for all South Africans.
Some expressed worry for the actress, wondering how she would be able to cover such a debt. The actress herself has not said anything about the whole drama yet. It is unclear when she would address it all.
Sophie Ndaba is one of a couple of South African celebs who have had trouble with the taxman. Previously, the rapper Khuli Chan was outed for owing, and so was the businesswoman Shauwn Mkhize, whose alleged debt to the SARS was way higher
