Mafia Country: SARS lawyer in Shauwn Mkhize R37 million tax inquiry survives assassination

DURBAN – SARS advocate Coreth Naudé narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Thursday afternoon, sustaining gunshot wounds as she arrived at her Durban hotel.

She was arriving at her hotel near the Gateway shopping centre in Durban shortly after 16:00 when two gunmen opened fire. She sustained three gunshot wounds to her upper body, neck, and face. Despite her injuries, Naudé attempted to drive away, turning into a basement parking structure for safety.

Her vehicle had a shattered driver’s side window, and Naudé received medical attention while lying prone. She was treated on-site before being rushed to Netcare Umhlanga Hospital in critical condition, where she was undergoing emergency surgery.

Earlier on Thursday, Naudé had been representing SARS in a tax inquiry examining the financial dealings of businesswoman Shauwn Mkhize, her company, Royal AM Football Club, and other related entities who owe R37 million in unpaid taxes.

SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter condemned the attack, calling it an assault on the state’s authority and the rule of law. The assassination attempt is currently being investigated by SAPS.