By Rorisang Modiba
- Graphic designer Gomolemo Mogale says he is owed R25,000 and claims organiser Thulani Maduse has blocked his attempts to reach him.
- Printer Mike Mone and host Bongani “Drama” Nomcwenya also say they were left unpaid, while all 2025 workers have already received their money.
Some people who worked at the 2024 Amapiano Africa Summit say they are still waiting for their money – even though everyone who worked at the 2025 event has already been paid.
The summit, started in 2023 by Thulani Maduse, also known as Thulani Way, has grown into a popular event. The 2025 edition took place in June at Constitutional Hill during the Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival.
But for workers from 2024, the wait continues.
Graphic designer Gomolemo Mogale says he is owed R25,000. “Thulani blocked me everywhere. I sent him emails, but he didn’t reply. My lawyer even tried, but nothing,” he said, Sunday World reported.
Printer Mike Mone says he is owed more than R50,000 for banners and branding. Event host Bongani “Drama” Nomcwenya says he agreed to cut his fee from R15,000 to R8,000 to support the project, but he never got paid.
“I worked hard, but one day of waiting turned into a year,” he said.
Maduse admits that some 2024 workers have not been paid. He blames a dispute with a former business partner. “She is using the service providers to get to me,” he said.
He apologised for the delays and promised to give updates soon. But for the workers still waiting, the frustration has boiled over.
Pictured above: Thulani Maduse.
Image source: File
