Is Somizi Mhlongo-Motaung a thief?

Is Somizi Mhlongo-Motaung a thief?

Social media has been in a tailspin since late last night after news broke with regard to one of the most recognisable faces and voices on SA television.

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Choreographer,  TV and Media personality, and 'Idols SA' judge Somizi is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. He has been accused of theft by Producer Hastings Moeng.

Hastings claims that he pitched a light-hearted television show similar to the one that is airing on Mzansi Magic with Somizi, known as 'Dinner at Somizi's'.  

Hastings says that he sent his synopsis for the show in 2014 to Somizi and the producer of the show. Even though he never received a response from the two, he could not help but see the startling similarities with the cooking show that is currently on-air. Somizi, Multichoice, and the current producer of the show are yet to comment on the allegations. 

That has not stopped social media from airing their views on the matter: 

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