Gospel Star Rebecca Malope Reaches Out-of-Court Settlement of R1M With a Popular Detergent Company

• South African Gospel powerhouse Rebecca Malope has reached an out-of-court settlement
• The singer demanded compensation of R1 million from a popular detergent company due to the unlawful use of her image
• Netizens have weighed in on Rebecca's legal dispute, saying it was an easy win for her

Gospel icon Rebecca Malope has reached an out-of-court agreement with Procter & Gamble SA (P&G). She had been appointed the ambassador for Ariel washing powder in 2016; however, after the contract was not renewed, her images were still used in the packaging.

The award-winning Gospel star sought legal action against the detergent company for using her picture way beyond the agreed period. She has since demanded compensation of R1 million.

Rebecca sues Arial washing powder company

According to City Press, Rebecca Malope and P&G's contract commenced on 1 July 2026 and was supposed to end on 30 June 2017. The contract for R350,000 was renewed on many occasions until September 2022.

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Despite not renewing the agreement, P&G allegedly continued to produce packaging with the Umoya Wam hitmaker's face on it. This continued until 2025.

Malope officially filed a lawsuit in April 2025 at the Pretoria High Court, as reported by the news publication.

Rebecca and Arial settle out of court

Now, City Press has reported that they settled the matter out of court, leaving the Gospel star R1 million richer.

At the time, Malope said the situation was very stressful for her due to their favourable working relationship. When approaching the company, Malope said she was not confrontational; however, she had to amplify the matter due to their unwillingness to cooperate.

The publication quoted her saying:

"All we asked was to address the fact that I haven't been paid, despite my image being used for the past couple of years. But, instead of working with us to resolve it, they were just not cooperative. That's what's most disappointing and hurtful. I've been working in this industry for over 36 years. People know that I carry myself with integrity. I take my work seriously. I'm a professional and I absolutely love what I do."

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SA rejoices for Rebecca Malope

SA is happy for Rebecca Malope following her sweet victory.

@Mzansipresser said:

"Our granny is rich."

@SirDavid_Dashe rejoiced:

"We are happy the queen of Gospel won."

@22theboy joked:

"She better give me 30k from the mil bro. I was advocating for her."

@kalipile1 shared:

"Easy money for Rebs."

@RedFlagSA stated:

"R750k since 25% is going to Unisa Lawyers."

@EternalFearlessr remarked:

"They need to stop washing their laundry in public!"

@takaIYANA praised:

"Hallelujah praise God' she won, securing the bag."

Rebecca Malope to be awarded Lifetime Achievement award

In a previous report from Briefly News, Rebecca Malope is set to receive a top accolade at the Basadi in Music Awards.

The award, which recognises the powerful female voices in the music industry, will take place on 2 August 2025 at the Joburg Theatre.

Source: Briefly News