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‘Effective immediately’: Tira fires Senzo Shezi over ‘misuse of funds’

Record label boss and disc jockey, DJ Tira — real name Mthokozisi Khathi announced the departure of Afrotainment employee Senzo ‘Msenzisto’ Shezi. He claimed that Shezi had allegedly been involved misusing the company’s resources.

YIKES! DJ TIRA PARTS WAYS WITH SENZO ‘MSENZISTO’ SHEZI
In a statement posted on social media earlier this week, DJ Tira announced his employee, Senzo ‘Msenzisto’ Shezi’s disgraceful departure.


 

“Afrotainment announces the departure of an employee involved in the misuse of company resources. It is with regret that we announce the departure of Mr. Senzo ‘Msenzisto’ Shezi effective immediately,” the statement read.

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DJ Tira is well-educated and knows too well the repercussions of misusing company funds. He matriculated in 1994 and the following year, he enrolled in the University of Natal, which is now known as the University of KwaZulu Natal, Savanna News reported. The seasoned disc jockey does not only have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources but also has attained a postgraduate degree in Public Resources which also comes in handy as a business owner, managing several artists.

Shezi has been working for DJ Tira for nine years. He reportedly worked at the record label as a road manager and handled artist bookings, IOL reported.

“Following an internal investigation, it has come to our attention that Mr. Senzo Shezi has engaged in behaviour that is inconsistent with the standards and values of Afrotainment,” the statement read.“At Afrotainment, we prioritize transparency, integrity, and respect in all our business practise. The behaviour exhibited by this employee is not reflective of the values that we uphold. As a result, the decision has been made to part ways with him,” the statement continued.

DJ Tira assured Afrotainment clients, partners, and stakeholders that the company is “committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct”. The renowned record label owner also promised to take all necessary steps to rectify any issues that may arise in future as a result of Shezi’s alleged actions.