‘I’ve been crying’: Beverley Steyn breaks down, Nonku Williams apologises on the gram

Beverley Steyn and Nonku Williams. Picture: Instagram Sharing her experience withThe Citizen, Beverley says the cracks first appeared when Nonku approached her for business help. “Initially, she wanted me to put R2 million into her business, but she couldn’t give me financials,” she explained.

“Those were the red flags. How can I invest in a business where you have no financials, no spreadsheets?” Beverley says she declined the investment, standing firm on her principles as a businesswoman. “I said no, I’m sorry if your business is in trouble, but I need to see your financials,” she said.

Despite her concerns, Beverley admits her emotions got the better of her. “I felt sorry for her. She needed my help, and as a woman and a friend, I couldn’t say no,” she said.

[paywall]

“From one woman to another, I wanted to help her. In fact, I would have given her my last dime if I could.” What followed, she claims, was a personal loan, not an investment given in good faith. Nonku had said she needed the money for her bond, school fees and to rescue her business.

“The last person I thought would ever betray me is someone who professes to be a pastor and a good person,” Beverley said. “So I loaned her money to help her.”

[/paywall]