Sunday World reports that the marriage of media mogul Given Mkhari and astute businesswoman Ipeleng Mkhari is officially on the rocks, with sources close to the couple confirming their separation and an impending divorce. The couple share at least two children together.
Ipeleng has moved out of their Joburg home and is living alone in a high-end suburb. Sources confirm that the “two lovebirds’ silver cup has broken,” and a divorce is expected soon. Given is reportedly “not shy to talk about their separation,” and a source close to him claims he has been celibate since their breakup.
The story of the Mkhari’s marital woes isn’t a sudden one; it’s a narrative with several alleged flashpoints:
Seven Years Ago: The Puleng SMS & Physical Altercation Perhaps the earliest public crack in their foundation dates back approximately seven years. It was then that Ipeleng allegedly discovered a text message on Given’s phone from a woman identified as “Puleng,” who reportedly referred to Given as “baby” and asked if he was “still coming to see her.”
What followed was a heated confrontation. Ipeleng reportedly “went bonkers,” accusing Given of cheating and insulting him. The argument is said to have escalated into a physical fight, during which Ipeleng allegedly hit him, pushed him, and even “sank her teeth into his nose and lips.” Both parties subsequently opened assault cases against each other at the Randburg Police Station, though these charges were later withdrawn by the National Prosecuting Authority after they agreed to resolve the matter out of court. This incident paints a vivid picture of the intense emotional landscape that has, at times, defined their relationship.
November Last Year: Mkhari Expresses Dissatisfaction According to a “first deep throat” source, Given informed Ipeleng in November of last year that he no longer wished to continue with their marriage, stating he was “tired of it.” He allegedly told her to serve him with divorce papers, warning that if she didn’t, he would initiate the process himself. This marks a clear point where Given expressed a desire to formally end the union.
March This Year: The Hospital Incident – The “Last Straw”? The situation reportedly reached a breaking point in March when Given was “taken to hospital against his will,” allegedly at Ipeleng’s behest, when he was “under the weather.” A tipster claims Mkhari was “extremely disappointed” by this event, viewing it as the “last straw” that “damaged their conjugality beyond repair.” This incident appears to have cemented Given’s decision to move forward with the divorce.
Given Mkhari is a formidable name in South African radio, the owner of Power FM and Capricorn FM, among other ventures. Ipeleng Mkhari, a businesswoman in her own right, has also made significant strides in the corporate world.
