Gospel star Solly Moholo claims Doc Shebeleza robbed him off R60,000

02 December 2015 - 12:14 By Times LIVE
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South African gospel artist, Solly Moholo, at his home in Pretoria, South Africa.
South African gospel artist, Solly Moholo, at his home in Pretoria, South Africa.
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Gospel star Solly Moholo has accused kwaito musician Doc Shebeleza of robbing him off R60,000 – which was meant for a talent search music festival to be organised by the two artists

Moholo claims that, in 2001, he and Shebeleza, real name Victor Bogopane, shared a dream of hosting a music festival that would give young artists exposure, Daily Sun reported on Tuesday.

“We agreed to each contribute R60,000 to organise the show,” Moholo told the daily.

“I stuck to my word and gave R60,000 to Doc, but 14 years later there’s no sign of the festival or my money. I trusted Doc and he was happy with the idea of helping young people.

“I didn’t expect to be robbed by someone like Doc,” said Moholo.

Musician Doc Shebeleza argues outside the Johannesburg High Court

But Shebeleza denied he owes Moholo any money.

“Only God and Solly know the truth. Since Solly claims to be a Christian, he must tell the truth,” Shebeleza told the paper.

 

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