Banele Mbere faces R1.19m tax debt demand from SARS

Banele Khanya Mbere, one half of the prominent South African DJ duo Major League DJz, has reportedly been issued a final demand by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to settle an outstanding tax debt exceeding R1.19 million.

The demand, dated August 18, 2026, requires Mbere to pay the full amount within 10 business days. While the notice does not specify the exact tax years or the origin of the debt, it states that SARS records indicate unpaid taxes for at least one tax period.

Failure to settle the debt or arrange a payment plan could result in legal enforcement actions. Potential consequences mentioned include the appointment of a third party to redirect payments to SARS, the entry of a civil judgment, or a warrant allowing the sheriff of the court to attach and sell assets to recover the funds.