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News24
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Nolwazi Ngubeni out on bail for casting fraud case
Friday morning began on a tumultuous note as Nolwazi Ngubeni made another brief appearance at the Brixton Magistrate's Court in Johannesburg. The actress and casting director was granted bail. She is allegedly involved in financial misconduct involving Rhythm World Production, Masakhane Casting and Make Your Art (Pty) Ltd that dates back to March 2024. At the time of the incident, Nolwazi was hired by Duma ka Ndlovu's Rhythm World as a casting director. In her role, she recruited actors to perform in various productions. Read more | Tebogo Thobejane's alleged attempted killer to apply for bail However, when Rhythm World paid her for the services rendered on Queen Modjadji, she allegedly kept the money for herself. In October 2024, news broke that the SAFTA-award-winner was found to have concealed about R700k, which she had allegedly fraudulently invoiced. After failed negotiations between her lawyers and the production company, a fraud case was opened. 'The accused was released on R5000 bail, and the case was postponed to 26 September 2025 for further investigations. The NPA is committed to ensuring justice is served and will provide updates as the case progresses,' National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirms. The actress is best known for her roles on A Place Called Home, Soul City and recently Outlaws and Scandal!
The Citizen
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Scandal! star Nolwazi Ngubeni granted bail in fraud case
Ngubeni is expected to appear in court again on 26 September after her case was postponed for further investigations. Actress and casting director Nolwazi Ngubeni has been granted R5 000 bail after appearing in the Brixton Magistrate's Court in Johannesburg today. Ngubeni is accused of financial misconduct in her engagements with Durban-based film production company Rhythm World Productions, Joburg-based Masakhane Casting Agency and Make Your Art (Pty) Ltd in March 2024. Ngubeni faces multiple charges She faces charges of cyber forgery, fraud, theft and uttering – which consists of illegally and intentionally passing off a forged document to actually or potentially prejudice another party. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Gauteng spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said the state alleged that the accused was hired by Rhythm World as a casting director and recruited people to perform in various productions. 'She kept money for herself' 'However, when Rhythm World paid her for the services, she allegedly kept the money for herself,' Mjondwana said. 'The NPA is committed to ensuring justice is served and will provide updates as the case progresses,' she added. The Scandal! actress' case was postponed to 26 September for further investigations. ALSO READ: 'After judging us, please pray for us': Uzalo actor Vusi Mdiniso denies rumours he's homeless Her appearance earlier today follows her first appearance in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on 26 March. Theft allegations According to reports, the actress is accused of pocketing R700 000 from the production of the TV series Queen Modjadji as its casting director. Supporting actors cast in the Mzansi Magic show, which was produced by Rhythm World, allegedly complained about not being paid while Ngubeni allegedly paid herself extra. It's alleged that the production company took legal action after her legal team's attempt to negotiate a repayment deal stalled. The South African Film & Television Award-winning actress allegedly maintains innocence. NOW READ: 'It was a labour of love': Helen Lebepe on embracing her heritage in 'Queen Modjadji'
