{"id":18477,"date":"2025-12-26T11:22:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T09:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=18477"},"modified":"2025-12-26T11:22:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T09:22:47","slug":"minnie-dlamini-denies-involvement-in-nlc-funds-investigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/minnie-dlamini-denies-involvement-in-nlc-funds-investigation\/","title":{"rendered":"Minnie Dlamini Denies Involvement in NLC Funds Investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Minnie Dlamini responds to SIU, refutes theft allegations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Media figure Minnie Dlamini has addressed recent claims regarding her involvement in a matter linked to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) pertaining to the misappropriation of National Lotteries Commission (NLC) funds.<\/p>\n

The issue arose from a 2016 event for which Minnie received a fee for an appearance that ultimately did not take place.<\/p>\n


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The SIU claims that the payment was part of funds currently under investigation, leading the agency to name her in its disclosures.<\/p>\n

In her defense, Minnie took to Instagram, elaborating on her stance and condemning the SIU for allegedly attempting to damage her reputation without just cause.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am deeply disappointed by the Special Investigating Unit\u2019s decision to issue a public statement that has sought to intentionally and unfairly damage my reputation in relation to a matter I was never involved in, nor had any knowledge of,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n

Minnie articulated that the engagement was a legitimate professional booking, and she received R50,000 for services that were ultimately not rendered due to the event’s cancellation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was a standard commercial booking, no different to the many bookings I have undertaken throughout my career,\u201d she explained, pointing out that non-refundable fees are a typical practice when event organizers cancel.<\/p>\n

She further noted that she had no insight into the sources of funding the organizers used for her payment.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt no point was I made aware, nor could I reasonably have known, the source of the funds used by the organisers to book me. I do not involve myself in unlawful activities, and I categorically reject any narrative that suggests otherwise,\u201d Minnie stated.<\/p>\n

On her decision to reimburse the amount nearly ten years later, she cited difficulties in retrieving documentation from that time.<\/p>\n

In the end, she opted to repay the sum to mitigate any ongoing public connection to the incident.<\/p>\n

\u201cGiven the minimal amount involved, and in order to avoid prolonged association with a matter that I was never involved in, I made the pragmatic decision to repay the amount, not because I did anything wrong, but because R50,000 is not worth the reputational harm to my name, my brand, or my business,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n

She firmly denied any implication of theft.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is critical to be clear. I did not steal any money. I was a service provider booked for a job,\u201d Minnie said.<\/p>\n

The television personality also criticized the SIU for publicly targeting her while implying misconduct where there was none, describing the actions as \u201cirresponsible, unfair, and deeply damaging\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy reputation is my livelihood. I have built my brand over many years through hard work, integrity, and professionalism,\u201d she added, asserting her rights regarding the situation.<\/p>\n

Minnie\u2019s remarks prompted significant responses from fans, celebrities, and acquaintances, many of whom supported her opinion.<\/p>\n

Somizi Mhlongo expressed his views, suggesting that Minnie was a scapegoat.<\/p>\n

\u201cBabe u were the sacrificial lamb. You are Minnie Dlamini. They had to use yo name to distract us from the actual thieves. I mean make it make sense. How cud they publicly go crazy about R50k over R29m. Who stole the balance of R28 950 000.00. Nxa shame on them,\u201d he commented.<\/p>\n

Actress Amanda du Pont also came to Minnie\u2019s defense, pointing out the realities artists face in the entertainment world.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs if we earn enough to do background checks for each booking 🙄 please man! Half the time we have no in-depth understanding of who the client is besides a general google search,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n

She further mentioned that cancellations typically result in financial loss for performers, making non-refundable fees a common industry standard, and described the media coverage surrounding Minnie as \u201csensationalist junk and diversions to real truths\u201d.<\/p>\n

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