24-05-2025
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.
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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!
