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Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa and Nkosinathi Maphumulo (DJ Black Coffee) were married in a customary ceremony in 2011, sharing two children together. Their relationship deteriorated amid public allegations of infidelity, leading to a prolonged and contentious divorce battle that spanned six years. Below is a chronological timeline of key events, culminating in the recent finalization and settlement.
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2011
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Enhle Mbali and Black Coffee enter into a customary marriage, which is later declared valid by the court under a default regime of in-community-of-property (meaning assets acquired during the marriage are jointly owned).
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2017
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The couple signs an antenuptial contract (ANC), which would have altered their property regime to out-of-community-of-property.
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2019
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The couple announces their separation after Black Coffee allegedly fathers children outside the marriage. Divorce proceedings officially begin, sparking a public and messy dispute marked by allegations of infidelity and emotional distress.
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2019–2025
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The divorce battle unfolds over six years, involving legal twists such as proving the validity of the 2011 customary marriage. Enhle Mbali faces challenges as a single mother, with her mother publicly expressing support during this period (e.g., in a September interview tied to Enhle’s ambassadorship).
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October 11, 2025
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The Johannesburg High Court finalizes the divorce. Enhle Mbali announces the outcome on Instagram, declaring herself “officially Miss Mlotshwa” and reflecting on the “ugly journey” that taught her resilience. She thanks her legal team and mother for support in fighting for her children’s rights and women’s rights in South Africa.
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Settlement DetailsThe court ruled decisively in Enhle Mbali’s favor:
- Invalidation of the ANC: The 2017 antenuptial contract was struck down, as the court found Enhle was misled into signing it without proper legal advice. It could not override the customary marriage’s in-community-of-property regime.
- Spousal Maintenance: Black Coffee was ordered to pay Enhle ongoing spousal maintenance to support her post-divorce.
- Property and Assets: With the marriage deemed in-community-of-property, Enhle is entitled to a share of marital assets (potentially 50%, though exact figures remain undisclosed). No specific compensation amounts or further asset divisions were publicly detailed.
- Child Custody/Support: While not explicitly outlined in reports, Enhle’s fight emphasized securing rights for her children, implying provisions for their maintenance.
This settlement ends a high-profile saga, with Enhle emerging empowered and Black Coffee facing financial obligations. Public reactions have highlighted themes of gender equity and the costs of celebrity breakups.
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