Somizi Mhlongo’s Company Faces Asset Seizure Over Unpaid Salaries, CCMA Steps In

Search Light Pty Ltd, co-directed by celebrity media personality Somizi Mhlongo and business partner Lindo Maleho, is facing serious legal trouble.

The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has reportedly authorised the sheriff to seize and auction off the company’s movable assets. This action follows a failure to pay staff salaries totalling R165,402.62.

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According to a recent report, the unpaid wages relate to employees who were deployed at Transnet offices in the Carlton Centre. These workers were allegedly dismissed abruptly in April 2025, with no formal disciplinary hearings or prior warnings.

Workers Dismissed Without Notice, Say They Were “Simply Let Go”

The CCMA’s enforcement award, issued on 23 June 2025, aims to recover the outstanding wages — including interest — for the months of April, May, and June. A former employee expressed frustration over how the situation was handled:

“We received no warning or hearing; we were simply let go,” the ex-worker told MDN News.

This abrupt dismissal has raised concerns over labor practices within the company, sparking broader conversations about employee rights and corporate accountability — especially when high-profile names are involved.

Trade Union Backs Workers, More Legal Action Pending Against Somizi

The decision to enforce the seizure of assets has been met with support from Thabiso Putswe, a representative of the Hetelicca Trade Union. Putswe confirmed that while the CCMA’s wage ruling is a victory for affected workers, there’s still another matter pending:

“A separate unfair dismissal claim is still under review,” he noted.

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