Prophet Mboro’s Legal Troubles Deepen As R600k Loan Battle Returns To Court

Controversial televangelist Paseka “Mboro” Motsoeneng is once again making headlines, this time over a long-running financial dispute that has now been tested in court.

The leader of the Incredible Happenings Ministry finds himself on the losing end of a legal fight with a former church member, Khulu Radebe, over a loan that dates back more than a decade.

A Deal That Dates Back To 2012

At the heart of the matter is an alleged verbal agreement struck in June 2012. Radebe, whose wife once handled the church’s finances, claims he loaned Motsoeneng R600,000 with the expectation that it would be repaid.

According to court papers, the initial repayment plan never materialised. Years later, in 2015, a new arrangement was reached, with Motsoeneng agreeing to pay R10,000 monthly. Over roughly a year, payments totalling R130,000 were made before stopping altogether.

That left a balance of R470,000, which Radebe formally demanded in 2017. When no response followed, the matter escalated to court, eventually resulting in a default judgment in 2018 after Motsoeneng failed to defend the claim.

Court Rejects Mboro’s Defence

Motsoeneng has consistently denied ever borrowing money. Instead, he has argued that Radebe and his wife were responsible for the church’s finances and allegedly owed money to the ministry.

He also leaned on a technical legal argument, claiming the debt had prescribed after three years and could no longer be enforced.

But the Gauteng High Court was not convinced.

Judge Motsamai Makume ruled that the payments made in 2015 were part of a new agreement, effectively resetting the terms of the debt. That meant the prescription argument did not hold.

The court further found that Motsoeneng had failed to present a genuine defence, dismissing his application to overturn the earlier judgment with costs.

A Pattern Of Controversy

For many South Africans, Mboro’s name is already closely tied to controversy. Over the years, the self-styled prophet has often been at the centre of public disputes, from bold spiritual claims to clashes with authorities.

This latest case adds another layer to that reputation, especially as it involves a former insider from his own church.

Legal experts often point out that verbal agreements, while harder to prove, can still carry weight in court when backed by evidence such as bank statements. In this case, Radebe produced records showing the initial transfer and subsequent repayments linked to the ministry.

More Legal Challenges Loom

The financial dispute is not the only legal headache facing Motsoeneng.

He is also dealing with serious criminal charges linked to a 2024 incident in Katlehong, where he allegedly stormed a primary school while demanding access to his grandchildren. The charges include kidnapping, assault and possession of dangerous weapons.

Taken together, the cases paint a picture of mounting legal pressure around one of South Africa’s most controversial religious figures.

Whether this latest court ruling brings closure to the loan saga remains to be seen, but for now, it marks another setback in a long line of public and legal battles surrounding Prophet Mboro.

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