A Storm Brewing Over Assets
Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize’s financial troubles are intensifying. The South African Revenue Service has added to its list of seizures, preparing to auction off more of her high-end possessions in a bid to recoup a tax debt of roughly R40 million. What’s going under the hammer this time? From designer bags to a luxury SUV, nothing is guaranteed safe.
What’s on the Block
Apparently, SARS is targeting several designer handbags and luggage sets from brands like Balenciaga, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Goyard, and Burberry. Among the most eye-catching name items is a 2021 Lamborghini Urus. While new models can cost between R4 million and R5 million, used examples are still valued at millions. Various other vehicles and even apparently mundane household appliances, fans, a washing machine, and trash cans are also slated for auction between 10 and 15 October 2025.
This move comes on the heels of earlier auctions of her vehicles and the sale of her football club, Royal AM, which had also been implicated in her tax obligations.
SARS isn’t playing with Mamkhize they are auctioning off her vehicle fender and her trash cans 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/U5GEO6Y9C1
— Prosper 𝕏 (@qhamadlula_) October 8, 2025
Public Pulse: Snark, Support and Skepticism
As soon as the news spread online, South Africans reacted with a mix of amusement, cynicism, and indignation. Some quipped that SARS was seizing items that don’t really matter, “take the G-wagon, the jewellery, not the spoons,” one user joked. Others expressed frustration at what they saw as selective enforcement.
A fair share of commentators weighed in: some arguing that MaMkhize is being made an example of, others insisting she must be held accountable just like any other taxpayer. The tension echoes a broader public conversation about how celebrity status often, in perception, brings a layer of protection from scrutiny.
SARS said pic.twitter.com/f89YSlmkjL
— 🌟 (@Malose__26) October 8, 2025
Tax Trouble: A History of Clashes
Mkhize’s run-ins with SARS are not new. Her ongoing battles include past allegations of tax fraud and preservation orders tied to millions owed. In fact, some of her prior assets and vehicles have already been seized and sold to make good on outstanding liabilities. Her football club, Royal AM, has also been used as collateral in some of these dealings.
The fact that she continues to draw headlines for asset seizure suggests that, despite past efforts, the dispute remains unresolved. For a public figure whose brand leans heavily on opulence and influence, every auctioned vehicle chips away at a carefully curated image.
This is another level of pettiness 😏. pic.twitter.com/UZ7ER0GF7v
— NicoleSussex🇿🇦 (@TamarSussex) October 9, 2025
The Auction’s Unspoken Message
This isn’t just about money. Every item going under the hammer tells a symbolic story: no matter how glamorous the life, even icons can be held accountable when tax obligations go unmet. In a country where many ordinary citizens struggle to keep up with compliance, the spectacle of a wealthy, celebrated figure’s assets being reclaimed by the state strikes a chord.
For Mzansi, it becomes a drama that blends celebrity, justice, and the question of whether fame can ever truly shield you.
Source: Briefly News
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