‘Over R100m in unpaid taxes’: Sars goes after Bushiri’s TV channel

Malawian man of oath Shepherd Bushiri is making headlines against his woes with the South African Revenue Service (Sars).

Reports have it that the South African Revenue Services has set its sights on Prophet Bushiri’s television channel, Prophetic Channel.

SARS GOES AFTER BUSHIRI

Sunday World reports that the taxman has billed Bushiri’s popular channel over R100 million for unpaid taxes. However, the news has since thrust the controversial man of oath into the top trends.

Confirmed reports have it that the revenue service applied for a judgment against Bushiri’s channel in the high court in Johannesburg last week. This is undoubtedly not the first time he has hogged headlines for the wrong reasons.

However, his recent tax woes come years after his fortune was seized after he violated his bail conditions. In 2019, Bushiri and his wife were nabbed for a string of charges that dated back to 2015. However, against the backdrop of their arrest, the two skipped the borders after being released on bail.

Against their escape, some of their assets were reportedly seized after Prophet Bushiri violated his bail conditions. Let’s dive into Prophet Bushiri’s alleged seized fortune, which took a toll on his net worth.

• Pretoria mansion – R5.5 million
• Rolls-Royce Ghost – R9.92 million
• Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon – R1.76 million
• Aston Martin Volante – R4.49 million
• Bentley Flying Spur – R3.71 million
• Porsche Panamera – R1.64 million
• Ferrari 360 Modena – R1.3 million
• Lamborghini Murcielago – R3.5 million
• Private Jet

OTHER ASSETS

Reports have it that not all of his assets were attached. Rumour mill has it that he had already moved some of his assets to Malawi when the state seized his flashiest cars.

Bushiri moved some assets to Malawi, including a R4 million Bentley Bentayga limited edition and his R5 million Maserati. Some of the assets which were not seized include:

• Sparkling Waters Hotel and Spa – R1.3 billion
• Malawi mansion – R11 million
• 2 Private jets

In April 2023, Bushiri’s wife Mary owed Sars R44 million in unpaid taxes. However, the rumour mill has it that his business empire, rumoured to be worth billions, has since collapsed. The controversial prophet had made a fortune in South Africa.

He established a colourful business portfolio. However, reports suggest he was involved in transport, logistics, tourism, and hospitality. Bushiri is rumoured to be the owner of the R1.3 billion resort, Sparkling Waters Hotel and Spa, in Rustenburg.