TV producer Rashaka Muofhe has broken his silence, firing back at what he describes as a calculated smear campaign aimed at damaging his name and business interests.
In a statement issued through legal representatives, Muofhe dismisses allegations circulating in industry and media circles as “false, malicious and legally actionable”.
The boss of Bakwena Productions, which has produced Pound for Pound, Losing Lerato and Pimville says the claims stem from commercial agreements he entered into in 2024, during a turbulent period in the broadcasting space following the shutdown of BET Africa. According to the statement, those deals were made in good faith to protect productions, safeguard jobs and ensure continuity for cast and crew.
‘Distortion of agreements’
Muofhe maintains that all agreements were lawful, included strict confidentiality clauses and required significant concessions on his part to stabilise operations.
However, he now claims he is the target of a coordinated effort to distort those agreements and tarnish his reputation.
“This is not a dispute of fact, it is an attempt at reputational coercion,” the statement reads.
Mismanaged funds claims
Among the accusations he is pushing back against are claims that he mismanaged funds for personal gain, allegations he flatly denies, calling them baseless and defamatory.
He insisted his record speaks for itself, citing the creation of thousands of jobs through his productions and his role in building black-owned content in the local television industry.
The statement further alleges that those behind the claims have gone as far as interfering with business relationships and spreading damaging narratives about his professional conduct.
‘My silence is not a weakness’
Muofhe says he has so far remained silent due to legal obligations and ongoing engagements but warns that his patience should not be mistaken for weakness.
“All defamatory statements are being documented. Legal action is under consideration, and any further publication of false claims will be met with immediate legal consequences,” the statement warns.
While taking a hard line, Muofhe says he remains committed to the growth of the South African film and television sector and is open to resolving disputes through proper legal channels.
But he makes one thing clear: he will not allow his name or legacy to be dragged through the mud.
“The record will be corrected. The facts will be tested. And accountability will follow.”
- TV producer Rashaka Muofhe denies allegations of mismanaging funds and claims they are part of a malicious smear campaign targeting his reputation and business interests.
- Muofhe states that commercial agreements made in 2024, during the fallout from BET Africa’s shutdown, were lawful and aimed at protecting productions and jobs.
- He accuses parties behind the claims of distorting agreements, interfering with his business relationships, and spreading damaging false narratives.
- Muofhe warns that he is documenting all defamatory statements and is considering legal action against further false claims.
- Despite the dispute, he affirms his commitment to the South African film and TV industry and insists on defending his name and legacy through proper legal channels.
TV producer
In a statement issued through legal representatives, Muofhe dismisses allegations circulating in industry and media circles as "false, malicious and legally actionable".
Muofhe maintains that all agreements were lawful, included strict confidentiality clauses and required significant concessions on his part to stabilise operations.
However, he now claims he is the target of a coordinated effort to distort those agreements and tarnish his reputation.
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He insisted his record speaks for itself, citing the creation of thousands of jobs through his productions and his role in building black-owned content in the local television industry.
Muofhe says he has so far remained silent due to legal obligations and ongoing engagements but warns that his patience should not be mistaken for weakness.
“All defamatory statements are being documented. Legal action is under consideration, and any further publication of false claims will be met with immediate legal consequences,” the statement warns.
While taking a hard line, Muofhe says he remains committed to the growth of the
But he makes one thing clear: he will not allow his name or legacy to be dragged through the mud.
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