Former The Queen actor Mlamli Mangcala has come forward with serious allegations, claiming that businesswoman Busisiwe Ntuntwana scammed him.
Mangcala, best known for his role as Detective Captain Sthembiso Radebe in the now-defunct telenovela, alleges that he lost over R300,000 in a fraudulent business deal.
The Promise of a Lucrative Business Opportunity
According to Mangcala, the ordeal began when Ntuntwana, who is known as Busisiwe Honey Ntuntwana on social media, promised to help him break into the trucking industry. With Ntuntwana’s impressive credentials—owning 14 trucks and managing two farms in the Eastern Cape—the actor believed he was in safe hands.
Convinced by her reputation, he transferred substantial sums of money into her bank account, expecting to reap the rewards of the promised business venture. However, things quickly went downhill. Once the payments were made, Ntuntwana allegedly cut off all communication, blocking Mangcala on various social media platforms.
“She pretended to be helping me enter the trucking business, but after I made the payments, she disappeared. She blocked me on every platform and failed to deliver on her promises.”
Proof of Transactions and Unpaid Invoices
Evidence seen by ZiMoja confirms that Mangcala made several payments to Ntuntwana’s bank account between November and December 2023. Furthermore, Mangcala claims that the total amount owed to him now exceeds R10 million.
Documents show invoices supporting his claim that Ntuntwana owes him a significant amount as a shareholder in her business.
Ntuntwana Defends Herself
Despite Mangcala’s accusations, Ntuntwana insists that she is not to blame. When contacted for comment, an irate Ntuntwana stated that the failed deal was not her fault. She described Mangcala as a former friend seeking guidance to enter the business world. According to her, the failed transaction was simply a business risk that went wrong.
“In business, there are always risks. It is not my fault that things didn’t work out as planned. The client was supposed to pay him, not me. I only lease out trucks. If the client doesn’t pay, that’s beyond my control.”
Ntuntwana believes that Mangcala’s reaction would have been different if she were not a Black businesswoman.
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“If I were white, he wouldn’t have run to the media. He would understand that this is just business. Black people need to start reading their contracts before signing them”
Ntuntwana also described herself as a victim, claiming she has been affected by the same client’s failure to pay.