{
  "id": 19480869,
  "title": "Shimza announces Kunye Johannesburg for March 2027 amid boardroom battle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/shimza-announces-kunye-johannesburg-for-march-2027-amid-boardroom",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T09:39:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/lifestyle/entertainment/shimza-announces-kunye-march-2027-amid-boardroom-battle/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DJ and producer DJ Shimza has announced that Kunye will return to Johannesburg on March 6, 2027, according to his announcement on X, stating \"Kunye JHB 6 March 2027\" along with rocket emojis and a rallying cry of \"Let's goooo!!!!\" Tickets for the event can be found at the provided link.\n\nThis announcement arrives in the wake of a boardroom dispute involving Kunye Records, with fellow shareholder Hannes Hoffmeister removing Shimza and co-director Jarrad Evan Treger as directors. The dispute centers around allegations of financial misconduct, unauthorized payments, and conflicts of interest. Hoffmeister filed an application accusing Shimza and Treger of these issues, which were ruled on by the Companies Tribunal on August 20, 2026, leading to their removal as directors. Shimza and Treger are challenging this decision in the Western Cape High Court, arguing they were not given a fair opportunity to respond to the allegations.\n\nSpecific allegations include Shimza's failure to disclose his interest in Just Exists (Pty) Ltd, which received R752,000 from Kunye Records between 2022 and 2024 without proper disclosure. Other alleged issues include payments to Shimza's personal tour manager and photographer, as well as establishing competing brands that allegedly competed with Kunye Records. The dispute remains unresolved, with the High Court challenge still pending.",
  "summary": "Days after headlining Kunye Jozi XI, DJ Shimza has announced Kunye Johannesburg for 6 March 2027, while a dispute over his removal as a Kunye Records director plays out in court.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}