Media personality Boity Thulo is facing a High Court showdown over her R4,2 million Centurion home.
Daily Sun has revealed that Boity, who recently shared pictures of a lavish getaway in Dubai, has been dragged to the Johannesburg High Court.
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Leemark Financial Services is suing her after she allegedly failed to service a loan used to buy a R4,2 million property in Centurion, Tshwane.
The company has applied for a judgment against the popular rapper. This could result in an execution order to attach and auction her home if she does not settle the debt.
In court papers seen by Daily Sun, Leemark’s Mark Lauth said Boity bought the house on 5 August 2021 after signing an agreement of sale in Roodepoort. The property was registered in her name on 30 March 2022.
Lauth claimed that Boity paid more than R3,7 million towards the purchase price but allegedly failed to pay the outstanding balance.
The lender has applied for a default judgment to auction the property if the debt is not settled.
“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.
He added that his lawyers wrote several letters to the model and reality TV star, asking her to settle the balance, but claimed Boity ignored all correspondence.
“Wherefore the plaintiff prays for judgment against the defendant for payment of the amount of R491 813,00,” read the court papers.
Lauth stated that should Boity dispute the claim, she must file a notice of intention to defend with the registrar of the court within 10 days.
He warned that if she fails to file the required legal documents within the specific time frames, judgment may be granted against her without further notice.
Lauth confirmed that he has instructed his lawyers to apply for default judgment against Boity. He said she has not contacted him to discuss an out-of-court settlement.
He further claimed that there is more to the dispute than the original R4,2 million bond matter but declined to elaborate.
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When contacted for comment, Boity said she was shocked that there was an attempt to get a default judgment against her.
“They want to sell my house. You just ruined my day,” she claimed.
