Jannelle Joshie’s Franchise Fallout | Johannesburg News

Jannelle Joshie, once a TV voice warning against franchise pitfalls, now faces fraud charges over her own nail business, Harmony Nail and Beauty Wellness Studio. A woman, Surekha Doolabh, claims she paid over a million rand for a franchise but never received the salon or her money back, citing delays, disorganization, and misleading contracts. Doolabh refused to drop her legal claims when Joshie’s lawyers demanded it, sparking criminal and civil proceedings—including charges of fraud and attempted extortion. Joshie’s team denies wrongdoing, blaming delays on external factors. The National Consumer Commission is recommending a refund and damages, while Joshie’s team insists they’re not actively seeking new franchisees—despite marketing that suggests otherwise. This case is a chilling echo of the very warnings Joshie once gave. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-09-14-salon-battle-over-r800000-sees-tammy-taylor-victim-become-the-accused/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/42021ce0ceeec708 Report issues to [email protected].