Media personality Linda Sibiya is back in the headlines, but this time, it’s not for his latest showbiz antics. Instead, it’s all about a KZN event hosted by his company, Magic Media Group, which, surprise surprise, is currently in the process of deregistration. Yes, you read that right. The company’s been on a “deregistering” mission since, well, 2018, but that didn’t stop it from hosting a very official-sounding KZN Masterclass in Creative Arts and Music at Durban’s Olive Convention Centre last month.
Held on August 22, the workshop promised to teach all things from social media management to mental health—sounds fancy, right? But the real story here is that the event was, in part, a way for Sibiya to pay back the KZN government the R4 million it gave him for a previous event that never took place. Classic case of “payback with interest”… minus the interest, of course.
A Deregistered Company with a Social Media Plug
Despite its deregistered status (no annual returns since 2018, folks), Magic Media Group somehow managed to land a spot on the KZN government’s social media. One post even proudly proclaimed the department’s support for the event. The KZN arts department defended the event, saying they were simply overseeing the programme to ensure Sibiya met his obligations. And just in case you thought this was all above board, let’s not forget that Sibiya is still under investigation by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU). But hey, if you’ve got a show to put on, right?
The ANC, EFF, and R4 Million Debt Drama
If this wasn’t enough drama, here’s a little extra spice: Sibiya’s R4 million debt was first revealed by the ANC after he jumped ship to the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). As you can imagine, the media was all over it, but Sibiya’s response? “I’ll talk when my lawyer’s around.” Because, of course, why not keep the suspense going?
So, to wrap up: Sibiya’s company, which is in the process of being deregistered for not filing its paperwork (tsk tsk), hosted an event to “pay back” R4 million to the government, while still being part of an ongoing investigation. Talk about a masterclass in drama.
Source Info: https://sundayworld.co.za/celebrity-news/linda-sibiya-recompensates-state-through-deregistered-firm