Cape Town – South African DJ, Zinhle Jiyane has reportedly filed a lawsuit against her former personal assistant, Phumzile Diko, for allegedly stealing R500 000 from her business account.
According to City Press, Phumzile worked in Zinhle’s company’s accounts department.
Zinhle runs a business empire with various interests, including a watch and accessory line, Era by DJ Zinhle. She also owns a bespoke furniture-manufacturing company, Jiyane Atelier amongst other things.
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Sowetan Live reported that Phumzile appeared in the Protea magistrate’s court on Wednesday on a charge of fraud. She pleaded not guilty.
Phumzile testified in court that all transactions she carried out were at the direction of DJ Zinhle.
“Monies were transferred by the complainant [DJ Zinhle] from her account to my account to perform the duties as per her instructions,” the report quoted Phumzile’s affidavit as written.
Phumzile was released on bail of R5000.
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Compiled by Mihlali Vellem
