Overview
- Montana said he does not owe the revenue service and promised to address the matter at a press briefing on Monday.
- SARS publicly revealed an assessed tax debt of approximately R55.13 million and detailed a disclosure under section 67(5) to counter alleged false claims.
- The agency said Montana submitted a compromise offer of about R5.4 million on August 8, 2025, but noted such offers require the taxpayer not to dispute the debt.
- SARS indicated it will continue with sequestration proceedings and said Montana has not filed an answering affidavit in that application.
- Officials cited a Gauteng High Court finding that his prior accusations were scandalous and vexatious, and the agency asked police to look into alleged abuse of complaints processes.