Mabuza's Millions: Wife vs. Wife in R44m Estate Battle!
The late former Deputy President David Mabuza's R44 million estate has sparked a dramatic legal showdown in the Mpumalanga High Court. Two women are battling for recognition as his legal wife, each vying for a piece of his fortune.
Customary Union vs. Posthumous Marriage
Emunah Silinda claims a long-standing customary union with Mabuza, while Nonhlahla Patience Mnisi presents a contested posthumous marriage certificate. The court will have to untangle the complexities of South African marriage law to determine who has the rightful claim.
Adding fuel to the fire, Mabuza's daughter, Tamara Silinda, has already launched an application for interim funding for schooling and living expenses. She seeks R40,000 per month, the amount she claims her father provided while he was alive, and over R27,000 for her tuition at the University of Cape Town.
More Family Members Join the Fray
The legal battle is intensifying as two more of Mabuza's children, Mxolisi David Junior Mabuza and Lindeni Innocentia Mabuza, along with four of his sisters, have joined the application for a share of the life payout. Advocate DJ Sibuyi, representing the Silindas, remained tight-lipped about the new applicants, stating, "I can neither confirm nor deny what you are asking me. Just come to the High Court and listen for yourself tomorrow."
While Ruth Silinda was legally married to Mabuza but separated at the time of his death, he was living with Nonhlahla Patience Mnisi as husband and wife. Mnisi is currently listed as the sole beneficiary of his estate, pending confirmation. The existence of a will remains unclear, but the posthumous marriage certificate obtained by Mnisi adds another layer of intrigue to this already complex case.
The Mpumalanga High Court is now tasked with navigating this intricate web of relationships and legal claims to determine the rightful heirs to David Mabuza's substantial estate. This is a developing story, and NewsRpt.com will continue to provide updates as they unfold.
