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At a media briefing, SARS will shed light on their spat with Lucky Montana
The South African Revenue Services (SARS) will hold a media briefing this afternoon following the escalation of tensions between it and former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) CEO, Lucky Montana.
The public spat erupted after Montana laid criminal charges against SARS officials, including Commissioner Edward Kieswetter.
Montana has accused them of fabricating a court judgment to justify a R55m tax bill and subsequent sequestration proceedings against him.
Media Statement: Alleged claims by Mr L Montana MP as reported in Independent Newspapers on 7 October 2025
SARS has noted media reports by Independent Newspapers today wherein it is alleged that Mr Lucky Montana MP has “charged” and “laid criminal charges” against SARS for… pic.twitter.com/5pHVDGe5Eo
— SA Revenue Service (@sarstax) October 7, 2025
Montana has vowed not to allow Kieswetter to intimidate him following the tax authority’s ultimatum to disclose his tax information.
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