Shauwn Mkhize Releases A Statement Regarding Current Developments At Royal AM FC
Shauwn Mkhize Releases A Statement Regarding Current Developments At Royal AM FC. It’s not raining but pouring for Dr Shawun Mkhize and her businesses. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) raided her La Lucia mansion in Durban a month ago, in what is believed to be a tax-related matter.
The flamboyant businesswoman, socialite and owner of Royal AM football club, reportedly owes SARS R37m in back taxes. On top of that players at the KwaZulu-Natal based football club have reportedly gone on strike over unpaid salaries. Players have not returned to training following the Festive Season break, resulting in their upcoming Betway Premiership game against Chippa United being postponed. The club has also been hit by a FIFA transfer ban over the outstanding payment of Samir Nurkovic, who the club owes R15 million in salaries (plus interest).
Mam’Mkhize as she is popularly known has finally broke her silence on the matter. She has just confirmed that the club has failed to pay their players in December 2024, and acknowledges the hardships that comes with that. Furthermore they are currently taken over by SARS but applied for the necessary permissions to release funds for salary payments.
“Royal AM Football Club wishes to address the unfortunate situation regarding the non-payment of salaries for December 2024, affecting our valued players, technical team, and staff. We acknowledge the hardship this has caused and extend our heartfelt apologies to those impacted, including their families.”
“As many are aware, the club is currently under curatorship following a preservation order obtained by SARS. While this has resulted in the temporary appointment of a curator, Mr Jaco Venter, to oversee the club’s assets and operations, we want to assure all stakeholders that Royal AM remains committed to resolving this matter as swiftly as possible,” she said.
