Social media influencer Yola Nqubela has landed herself in a spot of trouble after she was accused of stealing a designer handbag from Jozi hotspot Gemelli.
The “slay queen” was accused of having fast fingers after leaked CCTV footage from the popular eatery shows her seemingly making off with a Louis Vuitton handbag.
Yola – who once dated DJ Shimza – has reportedly denied the claims.
CC FOOTAGE SHOWS YOLA NQUBELA ‘THEFT’
According to celebrity blogger Musa Khawula, Yola Nqubela and a friend were at Bryanston’s Gemelli restaurant over the weekend.
Yola Nqubela was at Gemelli Restaurant; Bryanston last night and she is seen on CCTV footage stealing accompanied by her friend. pic.twitter.com/xgbT2IUJEA
— Musa Khawula (@khawula_musa) January 15, 2022
In the clip which went viral on social media, Yola Nqubela is seen approaching an empty table where she slips a handbag over her shoulder. She and a friend then casually walk out the restaurant.
According to Musa, the social media star has admitted to being at the restaurant, but denied the theft..
— Hlengiwe Dube (@NginguHlengi) January 16, 2022
According to reports, the pricey handbag taken by Yola Nqubela belongs to former Sanlam CEO Azola Manyekiso.
TWEEPS REACT
You guys like things…
Imagine being on the news for stealing a LV handbag at a restaurant.
Sies!!!
If you want the soft life, work hard for it and stop embarrassing your family.#Gemelli pic.twitter.com/7QCywboKJE— Melitta Ngalonkulu (@MelittaMelc) January 16, 2022
She could have just bought a fake one and avoid all this unnecessary drama 🥴🤧😩 Now she’s gonna have a criminal record over a stupid bag 😓 #Gemelli
— Bonga Landingwe 💫 (@BongaLeona) January 16, 2022
The part that kills me about this #Gemelli bag heist story, is the lady watching the footage and saying, increduosly, “this girl!”😩She’s in disbelief shem! Nam I’d be at a loss for words!
— Vuyo Mkize (@vonchy_19) January 16, 2022
Wait and they will blame the payment gap! 😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/5IcXe2DFBJ
— Siv Ngesi (@iamSivN) January 16, 2022
This fake ass SM life got young ladies stealing expensive bags at Gemelli 😭😭😭
— Melanie Gia Ramjee (@Hypress) January 16, 2022