MBABANE – South African loved Gospel choir bosses have voiced their discontent with one of theirs.
One of the Joyous Celebration directors, Lindelani Mkhize has been accused of failing to account for various payments and sponsorships.
The over two decades old group has garnered a large following in the SADC region including Eswatini as the group would mostly perform in the country’s Gospel shows.
Lindelani Mkhize faces allegations from his co-directors for multiple financial irregularities, including:
-failing to disclose and account for monies owed to the corporation, which led to Joyous Celebration Foundation NPC receiving a R1m tax demand from SARS in 2024.
Secretly securing sponsorships, including from MTN, African Bank and Bathu Sneakers and hosting events that include:
- a Restoration show in 2022,
- a “Replenishment concert” and “Delicious festival” in 2023 and
- the Gospel concert a Soulful Explosion 2025
- directing payments received for these events to his personal account or companies he controls
- using company assets to fund over R1m in personal travel and car rental expenses over three years and
- taking a R300,000 loan from Joyous Celebration in 2017 for his own entity and failing to repay it.
Joyous Celebration, renowned for its dynamic live performances, has launched the solo careers of numerous gospel stars. The choir has signed with major labels, including Universal Music Africa and Motown Gospel in the US, and has won multiple South African Music Awards (SAMAS).
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