Social media influencer, businesswoman and mom of two Babalwa Mcaciso is being accused of failing to pay service providers whom she allegedly books under the pretense that they will be paid in monetary form. But ends up compensating them with a tag on her social media post.

NO PAY

A make-up artist recently put the influencer on blast saying he was paid with banana bread after he did her make-up for Somizi Mhlongo and Mohale Motaung's wedding a few years ago. Another hairstylist shared their experience of how she suggested paying her with a "trade exchange' on social media only after the job was done.

PAY UP

A make-up artist based in Cape Town who does not wish to be named due to fear of not being booked again for "exposing influencers and celebrities' has shared with ZiMoja that Babalwa often does not pay her service providers. "She expects you to do her hair and make-up for free. Yes, she has a big following, but the terms should be agreed prior,' she said. "I gave her my rates and she was okay with them, come the time to pay, she said she would tag me on social media. I can't pay my landlord with a tag and I have passed the stage of having to prove myself, I want bookings,' she added. "I heard a lot of people complain about her, but I ignored her and wanted to give her a second chance.' Babalwa could not be reached at the time of publishing.