Pastor Chris Nkosi to take legal action over “baseless and defamatory” TikTok allegations

Pastor Chris Nkosi of the Kingdom Life Connection Worship Centre in Belfast, Mpumalanga, has instructed his legal representatives, Ga Seriti Legal, to initiate formal legal action against the TikTok account known as Enough is Enough. This follows the publication of an anonymous video accusing the pastor of a serious offence allegedly committed in 2021, an allegation his legal team has described as unfounded, unverified and grossly defamatory.

According to Ga Seriti Legal, the accusation was posted without evidence, without verification and without any supporting statements from church members, the church board or law enforcement. The law firm confirmed that no case has ever been opened against Pastor Nkosi and that the church’s internal review found no record or complaint of the nature described in the video. The board reportedly conducted its own inquiry, given the seriousness of the allegations, and concluded that no such incident had ever been reported by any congregant.

The controversial TikTok account, which claims to expose wrongdoing, has faced criticism for allowing anonymous submissions without due process. Ga Seriti Legal stated that the platform has been used previously by individuals attempting to settle personal scores, spread rumours or damage reputations without accountability. The law firm noted that even the comments on the post reflect scepticism, with no corroborating accounts from anyone claiming to have knowledge of the alleged incident.

In its formal correspondence to the administrators of the platform, Ga Seriti Legal demanded the immediate removal of the video, an apology and a public correction. The letter emphasised that the allegations amount to defamation, intentional reputational harm and the dissemination of misleading claims designed to cause public outrage. The platform has been given three days to comply before legal proceedings commence.

Legal experts warn that unverified claims made on social media can have severe consequences under South African defamation law, especially where accusations involve criminal conduct and are made without proof. The firm said the pastor’s rights to dignity and reputation have been violated, and that circulating such claims can amount to unlawful conduct. The letter of demand also highlights that the accuser’s decision to remain anonymous and avoid criminal reporting undermines the credibility of the claim.

Pastor Nkosi, a well-known figure in Mpumalanga’s religious community, maintains that the allegations are a malicious fabrication. His legal team said that if the accuser had ever raised the matter at church as claimed, it would have been formally recorded and addressed, particularly given his public profile. They added that allegations of this nature would never be handled quietly or ignored, and any congregant familiar with church governance structures would know that.

Ga Seriti Legal indicated that the pastor prefers the matter to be resolved lawfully and transparently rather than through online confrontation. The firm reiterated that the current priority is to protect his reputation and ensure that the public is not misled by unsubstantiated accusations circulating online.

The TikTok account has yet to issue a response.