
- A clip of Lerato Kganyago rejoicing over the acquisition of 12 on Hillel Villa and Spa has come to light after her true connection to the establishment was revealed.
- For years, she led her followers to believe she owned the hotel, but recent disclosures confirmed the actual ownership.
- With her deception exposed, social media users began speculating what else she might have misrepresented.
The internet has a remarkable memory, and a recently surfaced video has intensified the fallout from Lerato Kganyago’s hotel controversy.
The radio personality was seen in an old video celebrating the purchase of the luxury 12 on Hillel Villa and Spa, which has since drawn widespread attention.
This follows revelations that Lerato was not the actual owner of the hotel, despite having showcased it as such for years on social media.
On October 22, 2025, a Twitter (X) user named vha_mo posted a clip featuring a cheerful Lerato with a champagne glass, announcing her news.
“I’m officially part of the hospitality industry! Please support my business, you’re all welcome, and we’re hiring! Happy Valentine’s Day.”
What started as a celebratory moment took a negative turn as the establishment was later implicated in a corruption investigation linked to the Madlanga Commission, where it was mentioned as a location favored by corrupt officials.
The hotel management later stated that they were unaware of any alleged illicit activities occurring on their premises and denied any association with Kganyago, a revelation that surprised many online observers.
Social media erupted with users criticizing Lerato Kganyago for misleading her fans.
Watch Lerato’s video below.
One thing about internet ☠️pic.twitter.com/Q44jMXnaRp
— Vha Mabunda (@vha_mo) October 22, 2025
Lerato Kganyago faces backlash online
The jokes quickly proliferated, and social media users widely criticized Lerato’s actions. Below are some of their remarks.
DuchessWakanda cautioned:
“Ladies, when you’re involved with criminals, learn to keep quiet and not expose yourselves. Some of us can smell the crime proceeds from a mile away.”
RxFiloe commented:
“Everything is so cringe now.”
khal_juniier remarked:
“She must’ve forgotten that the internet never forgets.”
Cunha_Maz7 stated:
“One thing about flashing on the internet, you will reap what you sow.”
Ngimuhlez joked:
“What a bad month to be Lerato.”
GolidiyaVagwena added:
“Straight from the horse’s mouth.”
femaleAlostro commented:
“It was never hers, but because she likes things, attention and showing off, she attached herself to her husband’s business, something that had nothing to do with her. Now she’s gonna have to go down with it.”