A few days ago, Mihlali apologetically put certain brands on blast over non-payment. She listed 4 companies for not paying her after she rendered her services and claimed to have exhausted all of her options in getting her money back. Now, Saint has hit back with receipts, advising Mihlali to check with her management.
Mihlali told several brands to pay up after exposing them. Firstly, there was Vodacom, then Saint Lounge in Cape Town, Malfy Gin South Africa as well as Roth Media.
“I hosted Saint Lounge in August. I still haven’t received payment. Kindly advise when can expect my money my angels? These are two other brands that owe me mone, should I elaborate" wrote Mihlali Ndamase.” she wrote on Instagram.
She revealed that she had received her payment but Saint has now come out to declare they paid Mihlali in August and that she should check with her management.
"Mihlali was booked and confirmed to host at Saint on Friday 26, Saturday 27 and Sunday 29 August. The booking was confirmed once Saint Champagne Bar & Lounge and Mihlali’s management team Everything Creative Agency came to an agreement through invoicing and payments.
"All payments were made on time and to Mihlali’s management team Everything Creative Agency. It is however noted on record that it was Mihlali’s management team that failed to pay her and not Saint Champagne Bar & Lounge."
They then broke down payments made to Mihlali, "On Tuesday 23 August 2022 a 50% payment of R25 875.00 was paid to Mihlali’s management team Everything Creative Agency.
"On Tuesday 23 August 2022 Saint Champagne Bar & Lounge spent R17 280.00 booking flights for Mihlali and her entourage. On Wednesday 24 August 2022 Saint Champagne Bar & lounge paid R7 853.6 for Mihlali’s accommodation.
"On Tuesday 30 August 2022 Saint Champagne Bar & Lounge paid the final balance to Mihlali’s management team Everything Creative Agency. All payments were made on time and as per the agreement to Mihlali’s management team. All Payments were made in August 2022."
They then claimed to have paid her almost R80K in total.
"The total amount spent on and for Mihlali and her management team Everything Creative Agency is/was R76 883,6 and all payments were done in August. We would like to encourage all talent/artist agencies and management teams to please always be transparent and honest with their talents. Let us all work in good faith and protect all contributors to the Entertainment Industry," the statement concludes.
Mihlali apologised to her fans for having conducted herself in that manner. “Hey my loves, so I wanted to take a moment to sincerely apologise to you guys for what you were exposed to this morning. It’s very unfortunate that it had to get to that point, but once you’ve exhausted your options, what else can you resort to ? Sincerest apologies. I’m sorry you guys had to see that side of me. Hopefully, it will never come out again”.
“I feel like it’s my job to serve you guys content and whatever happens behind the scenes is really not your problem or your business. But I really do appreciate the support you guys showed me. I genuinely appreciate it. Even to my colleagues in the industry and those who spoke up as well, I really do appreciate it,” she added.
“Hopefully, we can get to a point where we all respect each other more and brands can pride themselves in upholding their end of the deal once the content has been delivered,” she concluded.
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