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AREN'T THEY LOVELY: Zizi Kodwa and Zama Ngubane on their wedding day last year. PHOTO: Philani Dlamini

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This is after he failed to pay his bill at the luxurious Syrene Boutique Hotel in Rivonia after throwing an exclusive birthday party for his wife Zama Ngubane.

The party was attended by their close friends.

Asked about the incident Syrene manager Daniella Finney said they were "talking to Kodwa".

"He promised to pay. Call me in another month. I do not want to comment further," she said.

It is understood Kodwa believes the allegations are a dirty campaign aimed at rubbishing his name.

It is not clear who is behind this as he failed to answer our questions before our deadline.

Kodwa, who reportedly budgeted only for R8,000 for the event, was allegedly surprised to learn that he and his friends had indulged to the tune of about R35,000.

A source, who was a guest at the private party and wished to remain anonymous, said when Kodwa was presented with the bill he told the waiter he only had R8,000 and would fetch the rest from his car. But he never came back.

"After looking for him the hotel management finally found him and he promised to settle the account at the end of the month," the source said.

Kodwa - who gave Sowetan the run-around when asked for comment - said the story was "unfounded and sensational.

"There is no story here. I am a regular there. I have an understanding with them," he said.

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Sun May 26 03:46:20 SAST 2013 ::

Jun 15, 2012

HALFWISE

"There is no story here. I am a regular there. I have an understanding with them," he said
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Me too, I am regular @ that place, but I dont owe them anything.
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Jun 15, 2012

PleaseGetReal1

What is it with SAn's that they think they can take without paying.

Sad really.
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Jun 15, 2012

ngutha

I saw this wedding on Top Billing some time ago.
Shame.Bling-bling on credit.


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Jun 15, 2012

CheeseBoy

budgeted only for R8,000 for the event, was allegedly surprised to learn that he and his friends had indulged to the tune of about R35,000

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cant stop laughing at this. talk about free loaders. the ANC is full of free loaders, looks like their friends are also free loaders. I'm sure everyone at the party was given a bottle of expensive whiskey n champagne
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Jun 15, 2012

Baba_T

hahahaha

Next time you want to show-off you must come to Kasi with that R8K and have the party @ a shabeen.

we will talk about it for months and you will still go home with some change.

hahaha Peophol

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Jun 15, 2012

maneater

here a solution mr Kodwa, ask your "close friends" to assist you they were the ones who over indulged!!!
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Jun 15, 2012

Pointman

Did they deliberately choose the photo with Zuma in the background. Anyway, It will be nice if he gave his side of the story so people can stop speculating. Right now he is looking like a delinquent.
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Jun 15, 2012

lindsay

seriously there is no story here the dude is going to pay. when? nobody knows but fact is he is going to pay ok
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Jun 15, 2012

PDreamz

@Halfwise you really sound half wise no offence

@Zizi pay your bill and how can you ppl spend 35 000 in couple of hours? The money you didnt even have at that moment and by the look of things still dont have if you failing to settle that bill and now you crying sabotage to rubbish your name crazy anc croonies. Where does exclusive anything cost 8000 you full of stories wena Zizi
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Jun 15, 2012

MGEEZ

At least he is not chowing our money (taxpayers)
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