Lucky Montana’s Political Career In Peril As SARS Seizes Assets Over R55 Million Tax Debt

The Pretoria High Court has approved a sequestration order against former PRASA boss Lucky Montana, allowing the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to take control of his estate. The legal move comes amid a staggering R55 million tax debt allegedly owed by Montana.

Montana has previously clashed publicly with SARS, accusing the revenue service of fraudulent behaviour.

In response, SARS took the unusual step of publicly disclosing details of Montana’s tax affairs, citing concerns over undeclared income and unexplained purchases of luxury cars and properties.

Lucky Montana Denies Owing SARS, Claims Political Targeting

In a recent media briefing, Montana firmly denied any wrongdoing, insisting he does not owe SARS any money. “I’m at peace with myself and I do not owe SARS a cent. I want to repeat that: I do not owe SARS a cent,” he stated.

The former PRASA chief has maintained that the tax investigations and public disclosures are politically motivated, though the sequestration order has now escalated the situation.

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Montana’s financial troubles now threaten his political career as a member of Parliament for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party. According to Section 47(1) of the Constitution, unrehabilitated insolvent individuals are disqualified from serving in the National Assembly.

This legal development could have far-reaching consequences for Montana, raising questions about his eligibility to continue representing his party in Parliament.

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