Popular Gospel Star Benjamin Dube Could Reportedly Have His Assets Auctioned to Pay R1 Million Debt

Popular Gospel Star Benjamin Dube Could Reportedly Have His Assets Auctioned to Pay R1 Million Debt

  • Renowned gospel musician Benjamin Dube could be sued for R1 million after reportedly breaching a verbal agreement
  • According to media reports that the legendary pastor could have his assets auctioned off to pay the debt
  • South Africans previously took to social media to respond to rumours that the musician has left Spirit of Praise Collective
Popular pastor could lose his assets
Legendary songwriter is accused of reneging on a verbal agreement. Images: Benjamindube
Source: Instagram

Renowned gospel singer Benjamin Dube could lose nearly R1 million to pay off a debt from an equipment and technical company.

Dube, who recently made headlines when he announced his departure from the Spirit of Praise collective, could be sued.

The fan-favourite South African pastor who is mourning his close friend, Dr SD Gumbi, has reportedly breached his verbal agreement.

City Press reported on its X account on Sunday, 27 July, that the popular pastor could have his assets auctioned off to pay the R1 million debt. Dube is accused of going back on his verbal agreement to pay for Gearhouse's music equipment and production.

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The publication states that Gearhouse claims in a letter of demand that Dube violated their verbal agreement and could be sued for R1 million.

The renowned gospel artist recently paid tribute to legendary pastor Dr SD Gumbi on his X account.

"Oh, my Lord. We were truly honoured by God to have this gift. The African general Reverend DR SD Gumbi will always be with us.
"Oh, man💔💔💜🤍. This is a kingdom giant. Dr SD Gumbi," said Dube.

South Africans and Dube pay tribute to Dr Gumbi

@frans_bongani reacted:

"What a great blessing he was to South Africa, what a fatherly heart he had. Good night, Dr Gumbi. We’ll see you in the morning."

@zama_hg wrote:

"What a loss, Bishop. What a loss. Indeed, we are strangers and foreigners in this world. May his soul rest in peace. We will meet in the morning."

@PhutiBen reacted:

"May his soul rest in perfect peace and rise in glory. Goodbye Mkhulu."

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@ClemSthecook said:

"The peace one surely has, dying and going to the mighty God is such a blessing and honour."

@mtimandze_sc reacted:

"He served God’s purpose in our generation. So long, sir."

@MenziMatse70854 said:

"May his soul rest in eternal peace."

@Lebogang_h1 commented:

"I don’t have words, Dr SD Gumbi, a legend and father of faith. South Africans are heartbroken. RIP."

Singer Rebecca Malope said Gumbi has done the Lord’s work, and he was trusted by the Lord in his duty, and all the pain he endured is no more.

"It’s a great loss to us, the gospel fraternity at large,” added the singer.
Pastor has reportedly breached his agreement
Singer to be sued for R1 million. Images: BenjaminDube
Source: Instagram

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