How SARS closed in on Durban tycoon Shauwn Mkhize

In an effort to combat tax evasion and criminal activity that undermines the country’s economy, the South African Revenue Services (SARS), raided the home of Durban businesswoman Shauwn Mkhize, affectionately known as MaMkhize.SARS clamped down on MaMkhize after being granted a preservation order and a search-and-seizure warrant by the Durban High Court. SARS said this was a strategic move to make it increasingly hard and costly for taxpayers who wilfully and intentionally engage in criminal activity.The orders were obtained to prevent the dissipation of realisable assets, which could…