Gqeberha Businesswoman Pays For Years Of Tax Evasion

Arlene Hayes (55), a representative member of Summer Breeze Liquor CC, appeared before the Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on 22 April 2025, concluding a long-standing tax evasion case.

The Gqeberha business woman, Hayes, paid an admission of guilt for contravening the Tax Administration Act following extensive investigations by the Hawks and the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

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The case resulted  from her repeated failure to comply with tax obligations between 2010 and 2023, including non-submission of tax returns and PAYE forms on behalf of her gqeberha company and its employees.

Years Of Non-Compliance

According to court records, Hayes was legally obligated to file tax returns and submit monthly PAYE contributions to SARS for over a decade.

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Despite several warnings and reminders, she continuously failed to comply.

Her deliberate inaction triggered an official probe by the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit in Gqeberha.

The joint operation with SARS culminated in a summons being issued on 12 December 2024.

Investigators confirmed that Hayes had knowingly withheld required submissions and payments, violating tax laws meant to ensure financial transparency and accountability.

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Admission Of Guilt 

Following multiple court appearances, Hayes ultimately paid an admission of guilt fine on 22 April 2025.

The resolution of the case marks another success in SARS’s ongoing clampdown on tax non-compliance and financial misconduct in the private sector.

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