The taxman is knocking on the door of Kaya FM sports presenter Mpho Maboi ‘s ekhaya,demanding close to half a million in unpaid personal tax from her.
News that the South Africa Revenue Services ( SARS) has presented the former Metro FM sports presenter with the hefty bill came to the fore after the tax collecting authority obtained a default judgement against her in the Joburg High Court last week.
According to the default judgment, which Africa Daily has seen, Maboi, who worked as a sports presenter at YFM, owes SARS over RR4 80 000 in unpaid personal income tax.
The former SABC and SupersSport sports show host first owed the revenue service more than R336 000 in unpaid personal tax. But the debt increased after SARS added over R14 600 in interest and close to R135 000 in penalties to the original quantum.
Before approaching the high court, SARS issued Maboi with a final letter of demand on 19 June 2026, giving her 10 business days to settle the debt in full or apply for relief measures available under tax laws.
These included an application to pay the debt in instalments, a request to suspend payment pending the outcome of a formal dispute, or an application for a compromise of the debt.
At the time, the outstanding amount stood at more than R460 000.
SARS had also informed Maboi that she was receiving this letter because she had failed to settle tax liabilities relating to one or more tax years or tax periods.
The notice stated that the outstanding balance exceeded R 468136.42 and gave her 10 business days to either settle the debt in full or apply for relief.
Among the options available was an arrangement to pay the debt in instalments, an application to suspend payment pending the outcome of a formal dispute, or a compromise of a portion of the debt where such an arrangement would provide a better return to the fiscus than liquidation, sequestration or other collection measures.
SARS warned that failure to settle the debt or make use of the available remedies would trigger enforcement action.
The revenue collector further indicated that it could appoint third parties holding money on behalf of Maboi to pay SARS directly towards the outstanding debt.
It also warned that a civil judgment could be entered against her, paving the way for a warrant of execution authorising the sheriff to attach and sell her assets.
The notice further advised Maboi that she could apply within five business days for a reduction of the amount recoverable by SARS based on basic living expenses and other relevant factors.
It appears Maboi had failed to pay the bill reflected in the final letter of demand or make arrangements to settle the debt, prompting SARS to approach the high court for a default judgment.
The judgment now places Maboi at risk of aggressive debt recovery measures again unless the outstanding tax bill is settled.
Maboi said she was aware of the default judgement and has already briefed her lawyers and accountant to reverse it.
“Yes I’m aware. My lawyer, accountant and SARS are dealing with it… A reversal of the judgment is pending. I’m not ducking my responsibilities as a law abiding citizen,” she said.
