Sabc 1's Ushuni Womhlaba Faces Backlash For Financial Disputes

PR and Marketing agency, After12 i s threatening legal action after nonpayment of service from Thabo Mphelo Films .

After12 Communications is deeply disappointed by the continued non-payment of services rendered to Thabo Mphelo Films for the production of Ushuni Womhlaba , a groundbreaking South African music talent search competition.

After12 Communications is deeply disappointed by the continued non-payment of services rendered to Thabo Mphelo Films for the production of Ushuni Womhlaba, a groundbreaking South African music talent search competition.

Ushuni Wandomhlaba aired on SABC 1 from July to October 2024, celebrating and unearthing talent in traditional South African music genres such as Maskandi , uMbaqanga , Isicathamiya , Afro- pop and various folk music. The show was powered by Telkom as the headline sponsor, with SABC 1, uKhozi FM and Gallo Music as key partners.

In a media statement After12 stated that Despite the immense success of the show, its executive producer, Thabo Mphelo has consistently failed to honor financial commitment, leaving services providers, contestants and stakeholders unpaid since October 2024.'