South African media personality Boity Thulo is at risk of losing her luxury Gauteng home after being taken to court over an alleged unpaid property debt.
The television star and rapper has been cited in proceedings before the Johannesburg High Court, where Leemark Financial Services is seeking judgment against her.
The dispute centres on a R4.2 million property in Centurion, Tshwane, which Boity purchased using a loan from the financial services company.
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According to court documents, the lender wants the court to grant an execution order that would allow the property to be attached and sold if the outstanding debt is not settled, The Times Post has learned.
Leemark’s Mark Lauth said Boity signed the agreement to purchase the home in Roodepoort on 5 August 2021. The property was later registered in her name on 30 March 2022.
Lauth stated that Boity paid more than R3.7 million towards the purchase price but allegedly failed to settle the remaining balance.
“The defendant paid an amount of R3 708 187,00 in part settlement of the purchase price leaving a balance of R491 813,00 which amount remains unpaid and outstanding,” he said.
Leemark Financial Services Seeks Default Judgment
Lauth said his legal team sent several letters to the model and reality TV star requesting payment, but alleged that she did not respond.
“Wherefore the plaintiff prays for judgment against the defendant for payment of the amount of R491 813,00,” read the court papers.
He also warned that if Boity wishes to challenge the claim, she must file a notice of intention to defend with the registrar of the court within 10 days.
Should she fail to submit the necessary documents within the prescribed period, the court may grant judgment in her absence and without further notice.
Lauth confirmed that his attorneys have already been instructed to pursue a default judgment. He added that Boity has not approached him to discuss an out-of-court settlement.
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He further claimed that the dispute extends beyond the original R4.2 million bond matter, although he declined to provide additional details.
When approached for comment, Boity said she was stunned to learn that there was an attempt to obtain a default judgment against her.
“They want to sell my house. You just ruined my day,” the rapper said and refused to say anything more.
