DJ and media personality DJ Zinhle has opened a case against her former accountant for allegedly defrauding her of half a million rand.
Zinhle Joyanes’ former accountant, Phumzile Diko, is set to appear at the Protea Magistrate’s Court on charges of fraud on Wednesday.
It is alleged that Diko stole R 500 000 from her employer’s business account.
According to National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson – Phindi Mjonodwane – Diko worked for the star’s company, within the accounts department.
“The lady was one of her employees working at accounts. She allegedly defrauded DJ Zinhle and transferred R500 000 from the company,” Mjonondwane said.
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It is said that details of the case will be revealed in court on, where Diko is expected to appear for a formal bail application.
Jiyane boasts several business ventures, which all do very well for themselves.
With two of her ‘Era by DJ Zinhle’ (a watch and accessory line) stores located at the Mall of Africa and Newtown Johannesburg.
She also has a furniture manufacturing company called Jiyane Atelier, which she launched in 2018 with her business partner – Brandon Reynolds.
The 38-year-old has also been the CEO of the Champagne brand – Boulevard Rose since 2020.
She also dabbled in property with an apartment listed on Airbnb.
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In a scene from her reality show, DJ Zinhle: Unexpected, she hints at having dealt with theft within her business. Certain invoices and amounts which her employees are responsible for are unaccounted for.
It is not clear whether this episode is linked to the case of Diko.
It was reported in 2021 that the employee was able to obtain funds from the DJs account, as she has access to her banking username and passwords.
In a statement from the Protea Glen police station reads: “The complainant alleged that on 2021-07-21 she went to Protea North at Mashele Attorneys to consult with her attorney and she realized that [name withheld], who is working in accounts department in her company, has been transferring money into her bank account.
This has been happening from July 2020, according to a bank statement, and R500 000 has been transferred,” the statement reads.
