- Internationally acclaimed DJ Black Coffee, whose real name is Nkosinathi Maphumulo, is appealing a significant divorce ruling made in October 2025.
- The appeal concerns the classification of his marriage to ex-wife Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa as customary rather than civil, and an order for spousal maintenance.
- Black Coffee has taken the matter to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in early 2026, challenging the previous High Court findings.
- Amidst the legal proceedings, the DJ has been publicly seen with his new girlfriend, Venezuelan model Victoria Gonzalez, showcasing their lifestyle at his R157-million Clifton mansion.
The protracted divorce saga between Black Coffee and Enhle Mbali has been highly publicised since their separation in 2019. The High Court’s October 2025 ruling validated their 2011 customary marriage as being in community of property, effectively invalidating a later antenuptial contract signed in 2017 and mandating spousal support for Mlotshwa.
Black Coffee contests these findings, arguing that there was insufficient evidence to classify their union as a valid customary marriage and that the maintenance award lacks justification. He claims his engagement indicated an intent for a civil union, and that payment of ‘lobola’ should not automatically equate to a customary marriage in community of property.
Enhle Mbali is opposing the appeal, asserting that all evidence presented in court demonstrated clear compliance with customary law regarding their marriage. She also presented evidence during the divorce proceedings that she had put her career on hold to support Black Coffee’s, substantiating her claim for maintenance.
Timeline
- **January 8, 2026:** News breaks that DJ Black Coffee has been granted leave to appeal his divorce ruling, with articles and video discussions emerging throughout the day.
- **January 8, 2026 (approx. 11:17 PM SAST):** The Citizen reports on Black Coffee securing the right to appeal and details about his girlfriend Victoria Gonzalez and Clifton mansion.
- **Last 6 Hours (approx.):** ‘The Penuel Show’ YouTube channel publishes a video discussing Black Coffee’s appeal of the divorce ruling.
Key Players
- **Nkosinathi ‘Black Coffee’ Maphumulo:** Internationally acclaimed DJ, appealing his divorce ruling.
- **Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa:** Actress and Black Coffee’s ex-wife, opposing the appeal.
- **Victoria Gonzalez:** Venezuelan model, Black Coffee’s current girlfriend.
- **Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA):** The court that granted Black Coffee leave to appeal the High Court’s ruling.
