Cassper Nyovest Addresses Fill Up Toyota Stadium Internship Backlash

• Cassper Nyovest's team has finally addressed the backlash they received after advertising his internship program for Fill Up Toyota Stadium
• The rapper was criticised for not offering salaries to candidates, who were expected to make it to their respective jobs every day leading up to the concert
• Meanwhile, Mufasa is gearing up to give fans the show of a lifetime, and many are eagerly anticipating the concert

South African rapper Cassper Nyovest finally broke his silence regarding the criticism he received over his internship program.

Ahead of his anticipated Fill Up Toyota Stadium concert, Mufasa is offering another round of internship opportunities, this time to 50 young South Africans looking to gain working experience and knowledge.

However, the program was criticised after a disclaimer revealed that candidates would not be paid, yet still expected to show up to work every day.

Having offered similar opportunities during his previous concerts, this came as a shock to many, who accused Cassper of exploiting his interns.

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In an effort to diffuse the situation, the rapper's long-time manager, Lerato "TLee" Moiloa, addressed claims that they were using people to their advantage:

"Since we've started, not a single intern has come to be part of the program and wasn't getting paid. We are going to sort people out with a stipend. The reason it's not put in the program is so we can attract people who are passionate about the industry and who want to learn. The wording was misconstrued."

In a video posted a day before the program started on 10 September 2025, TLee went on to highlight the purpose of the initiative:

"We started in 2016, if not 2017, and we've worked with about 600 interns minimum. I'm excited to give people who have the desire to get into the business an opportunity to see what it takes to put up something like this."

Ahead of the highly anticipated event on 6 December, the tone has shifted significantly—from netizens labeling Cassper a tyrant to now praising him for creating job opportunities for young people.

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Social media reacts to the video

Fans applauded Cassper Nyovest and his team for providing young people with a chance and for their efforts to combat unemployment in South Africa.

tebogo_maribe said:

"One of the best things about Fill Up."

lwazimngomaphewa wrote:

"This is what it’s all about. Each one teach one. Good luck, king."

blackcoloredguy admired TLee:

"Touching, beautiful take; clean and direct. We learn from those who have been at it."

monti_monate posted:

"Great initiative."

ufazinator praised Cassper Nyovest's team:

"Great initiative, my brother, keep giving."

veronica_planning_ was excited:

"Absolutely love this! Bloem, let’s go!"

two_mitha_dice added:

"Making young dreams come true."

Papa Penny calls out Gayton McKenzie

In an earlier report, Briefly News shared online reactions to Papa Penny's powerful message to Gayton McKenzie.

The MK Party MP challenged the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture to invest resources in rural areas and give young people opportunities.

Source: Briefly News