Musa Mseleku, the renowned South African reality
TV star best known for his hit show *UThando NesThembu*, is facing serious allegations of fraud and exploitation. Reports have emerged claiming that Mseleku owes R200,000 and failed to fulfill promises made to two key collaborators, Zakhele Gumede and Musa Ntsebesha, who assert they played vital roles in the show’s development. These claims have raised questions about Mseleku’s integrity and his production company, Thanks Ma.
The accusations center around Mseleku’s alleged failure to deliver on a 2% ownership stake in the production company, which he promised to Gumede and Ntsebesha in exchange for their contributions to *UThando NesThembu*. The two claim that they were instrumental in bringing the show to life but feel sidelined and exploited by Mseleku following its success. Ntsebesha recently spoke out about these grievances on the *Daily Reports Platform* podcast, where he shared the story of how their partnership began.
Ntsebesha recounts meeting Mseleku in 2016 while consulting for a local municipality in KwaZulu-Natal. Their interaction blossomed into a business relationship when Mseleku approached him with an idea for a reality show, which eventually became *UThando NesThembu*. At that time, Thobile Mseleku, Musa’s wife, was working at a local radio station, and the couple sought to expand their brand through
television. Ntsebesha claims that Mseleku made generous promises of financial rewards and equity in the production company.
“We trusted him when he promised us a 2% stake in the company,” Ntsebesha recalled. He described his significant involvement in developing the show, including writing the first season and creating the trailer presented to M-Net, the show’s broadcaster.
### The M-Net Deal
After their hard work culminated in M-Net’s interest, Ntsebesha recalls the excitement that followed. By January 2017, *UThando NesThembu* was officially greenlit, marking what should have been a successful start for the entire team. However, things took a turn for the worse shortly after the deal was secured.
Following a successful pitch to M-Net, Mseleku allegedly began to exclude Gumede and Ntsebesha from the production process. They claim he failed to provide the promised contracts formalizing their ownership stake and distanced himself from them entirely.
### Fallout and Confrontations
The situation deteriorated further when Mseleku allegedly traveled to Johannesburg to finalize the deal with M-Net, leaving Gumede and Ntsebesha behind. Despite their contributions, they were reportedly cut out of the profits, with Mseleku receiving 25% of the earnings from M-Net while they received nothing.
In numerous confrontations, Ntsebesha claims he pressed Mseleku for payment of the owed R200,000 and their promised ownership shares. Despite several heated exchanges, he asserts that Mseleku downplayed their contributions and attempted to assign them lesser roles in the production.
### The Silence and Public Outcry
Despite the serious nature of these allegations, Musa Mseleku has remained silent, leaving many questions unanswered regarding the fairness of his business dealings. This controversy has sparked significant discussion among fans of *UThando NesThembu* and industry insiders, who are now questioning Mseleku’s reputation as a man of integrity and family values.
As the allegations unfold, they threaten to overshadow the success of *UThando NesThembu* and Mseleku’s image as one of South Africa’s beloved reality
TV stars. With Gumede and Ntsebesha seeking justice for what they believe is their rightful share of the show’s success, the future of Mseleku’s reputation hangs in the balance.
As the public awaits Mseleku’s response, the entertainment industry watches closely, potentially bracing for one of the most significant scandals in South African reality television history.