Dr Malinga uses R100k donation money to save his home!

South African musician Dr Malinga is coming out of his financial rut thanks to his supporters and fellow musician who have banded together to help him after he opened up about his struggles on an episode of MacG’s Podcast and Chill. Speaking during a recent interview, Malinga shared how everyone was collectively able to raise R100k which he has paid towards his house which was on the verge of being taken away by SARS.

The singer also opened up his views on financial education and how the revenue service must do its part to keep people updated.

Dr Malinga uses donations to save his home

Good news for those concerned about Dr Malinga and his dire financial situation – his house has been saved… for now.

Dr Malinga – real name Goodwill Malinga – spoke to City Press about how he used the donations he received to pay SARS which will keep them at bay.

According to Malinga, around R100k has been raised by local celebs and fans.

“We have raised R100 000 through donations of R10, R13, R1 500, and artists donated with many things, including bookings,” he said. 

He also explained that he handed it all over to SARS and still owes around R300k.

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Financial education needed

The singer, who opened up about his struggles on a heartbreaking episode of Podcast and Chill, also called on SARS to educate people about the filing process.

According to him, they need to do more than show up and repossess people’s property.

“They can do a better job of teaching people how to file effectively,” he said.