Bonang Matheba faces tax troubles
South African media personality and entrepreneur Bonang Matheba is reportedly under pressure from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) over an alleged tax debt amounting to R7 million.
The development surfaced just as Matheba prepares to celebrate a new milestone for her sparkling wine brand, House of BNG.
The television star recently introduced the House of BNG Mimosa, a ready-to-drink citrus-flavoured sparkling cocktail packaged in a 250ml can with 4.5% alcohol content.
The product is set to be unveiled at a lavish event titled Retreat At The #HouseOfBNG, scheduled to take place in the vineyards of Franschhoek in Cape Town.
However, according to a report by Sunday Times/TimesLIVE, the glamorous launch comes amid mounting tax concerns.
SARS allegedly issued Matheba with a final notice of debt collection on February 17, giving her 10 business days to either settle the amount or arrange a payment plan.
Should the issue remain unresolved, the tax authority could escalate the matter through legal channels.
This may include obtaining a civil judgment and a writ of execution, a step that would allow the sheriff of the court to attach and sell assets in order to recover the outstanding debt.
Sources cited by the publication claim the notice stems from Matheba’s alleged failure to submit her personal income tax returns for the 2025 financial year, prompting SARS to initiate recovery proceedings.
Matheba’s publicist declined to comment on the situation, reportedly stating that tax matters between a taxpayer and SARS are confidential.
A spokesperson for SARS also refrained from addressing the case, citing legal confidentiality obligations.
The reported dispute comes as the tax authority tightens its oversight of influencers and public figures who earn income through endorsements, sponsorship deals and other digital ventures.
SARS has repeatedly warned that all revenue streams, including earnings from social media, must be properly declared.