Cassper Nyovest Faces Exploitation Allegations Over Fill Up Toyota Stadium Internship Program

• Cassper Nyovest is facing major criticism for his Fill Up Toyota Stadium internship program
• South Africans called the rapper out for not offering salaries to candidates despite needing them every day ahead of the anticipated event
• While many fans expressed interest, others claimed Mufasa was exploiting desperate youth who needed employment

Cassper Nyovest has not had a good week since the Scorpion Kings Live with Friends concert, and it seems things are only getting worse.

The Mafikeng rapper, real name Refiloe Phoolo, is gearing up for his anticipated Fill Up Toyota Stadium concert, scheduled for 6 December 2025 in Free State, and has offered a huge opportunity to South African youth.

Taking to his social media pages, Mufasa revealed that starting from 9 September, he would be offering another round of internships to young people 18 years old and older looking to gain work experience.

"This is your chance to learn, grow and contribute to one of the biggest cultural moments in the Free State."

The program offers roles in event management, bar management, merchandising, stage and production support, talent liaison, and more. However, there's a catch: the internship is entirely voluntary.

In a disclaimer, revealed in an Instagram post on 4 September, Cassper revealed that interns would not be paid and would have to arrange their own transport and accommodation.

"Internship placements are voluntary and not salaried. A stipend/ allowance may be provided at the discretion of management."

Not only that, but prospective candidates would also be required on-site for the duration of the program, and this did not sit well with social media.

Social media slams Cassper Nyovest's internship program

Online users took to the comments section to criticise Mufasa and his team, accusing them of attempting to exploit youth despite being well aware of the unemployment rate in South Africa. Read some of their comments below:

reexo__ said:

"Organise your own transport that time you’re not getting paid. And because you’re an intern, you’re going to have to work extra hard, until super late, with no security of payment. Please reconsider the terms once you appoint your team, so people can be motivated by something else either than working for Mufasa. Bread needs to be put on the table; we’re starving. Everyone appointed must be paid."

rxfiloe was disappointed:

"Bloem is always so disrespected. They would never do this in JHB or anywhere else. This is so disappointing."

nasaa.reloaded called out Cassper Nyovest:

"In a country facing a serious job crisis, waiving internships at young people in the name of experience (with no pay, no transport, no accommodation, no guaranteed stipend) is EXPLOITATION, not opportunity. And just because it’s been running for years, it doesn’t make it right. Discern."

soul_xvi wrote:

"Exploitation at its best."

preciuos_tee was shattered:

"This is so heartbreaking. I feel like selling my ticket. That time, motho wa Modimo is going to be making a lot of money out of this."

primy.mbali demanded:

"Pay these people stipends. Unemployment is real, and you know that!!"

NYDA responds to Scorpion Kings backlash

In an earlier report, Briefly News shared online reactions to a statement from the National Youth Development Agency regarding its support for the Scorpion Kings Live with Friends concert.

The organisation faced backlash for allegedly prioritising celebrities while overlooking young business owners who need their support the most.

Source: Briefly News