Ndlovu's lawyer told the court that the filmmaker had plans to work on The Lion King in the United States in January 2025 before his arrest.
A request by filmmaker Duma Ndlovu to amend bail conditions was accepted by the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Monday, granting the filmmaker bail. Muvhango I am planning to travel to America in January.
In October, Ndlovu was charged with tax evasion along with co-accused Rodney Muscialini and Maxwell Muloi and granted bail of R100,000.
Mr Mushalini is a registered tax accountant who assisted Mr Ndlovu with his Personal Income Tax (PIT). Mr Mulloy, an unregistered tax professional, assisted a television producer with his Corporate Income Tax (CIT).
The three first appeared in Palm Ridge Special Commercial Crimes Court in October to apply for bail.
They are facing 18 charges of tax evasion relating to Mr Ndlovu's personal and corporate income taxes, amounting to approximately R26 million.
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Ndlovu’s bail conditions changed
At a recent court appearance, Nrdov's lawyer Jenna Maxwell asked for bail conditions to be amended.
The court initially ordered the three to submit travel documents and report to the nearest police station every Monday, among other conditions.
At the time, the court said defendants would need to apply to the court if they wanted to travel outside the country's borders.
Mr Maxwell said that before his arrest, Mr Ndlovu had made plans to travel to the US to work on the case. lion king Scheduled to be produced in January 2025.
“That day he will be flying to Ethiopia and from Ethiopia to America,” Maxwell said. daily sun.
“My client's bail conditions are that he not communicate with witnesses, surrender his passport and report to Sandton Police Station weekly. He should appear in court in person during court proceedings. Residence. If the location changes, the court must be notified.
Maxwell told the court: Queen Modjaji Although the creator was willing to abide by the bail conditions set, “it would be unfair if the bail conditions prevented him from fulfilling his bail obligations,” Maxwell said.
The Citizen We have reached out to Ndlovu for comment and will update this article if he responds.
The case was adjourned to April 2, 2025.
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