By Oluthando Keteyi.
Caption: Actress Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa. Picture: Instagram @enhlembali_.
Actress and fashion designer Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa’s six-year divorce battle with Grammy Award winning music producer and DJ Black Coffee has come to an end.
Mlotshwa shared that she is officially Miss Mlotshwa in an Instagram post reflecting on the “ugly journey” that gave her so many lessons.
“Today, with great emotion, I write this. I am officially Miss Mlotshwa. I’m so grateful for this ugly journey that gave me so many lessons.”
Mlotshwa and Black Coffee’s divorce has had twists and turns , with the actress having to prove she was traditionally married to the DJ before their prenuptial agreement was signed.
“Today God has laid a table for me…I am so thankful to the people you see in this image. These lawyers, advocates and senior attorneys have pushed me and reminded me of the greatness I had in me, reminded me how important it was to fight, most importantly for my children and more so for the rights of women in South Africa.”
Today with great emotion I write this. I am officially Miss Mlotshwa . I’m so grateful for this ugly journey that gave me so many lessons.Today God has laid a table for me…I am so thankful to the people you see in this image. These lawyers, advocates and senior attorneys have pushed me and reminded me of the greatness I had in me, reminded me how important it was to fight,most importantly for my children and more so for the rights of women in South Africa. I have so much to say but I will cut it short by sharing my thanks. Thank you to @jerrynkeli who is now my father since my father is no more. This man fought for me as if I was his blood daughter and I will forever be grateful,i will never forget.sis Ntombi who was part of the team saw-me from a timid girl who was fearful ,to a woman who was ready to fight for what was right,Tebogo who is now my new little sister smartest and most humble in the room. The greatest advocate in the country stands above me ,who taught me even when fighting ,humility is of utmost importance and respect is the order of the day. @jerrynkelilaw is one amazing law firm. I would like to thank my mother who took on this journey on her shoulders as if it were her own, she felt every emotion I felt more intensely as I refused to sink myself back into depression. She held space❤️. Thank you mom @sisbongimlotshwa .my sister @mskutty_molete Who even after her operation was in court with me holding my hand when I was holding back tears, my elevator Sister, always ready to fight for me and ask questions later. I love you and I thank Dad that he brought you onto this earth. Your soul is beautiful and thank you for sharing. It’s greatness with me ..to my girls who always persisted I post what was really happening in my life, and respected me enough to understand my silence, thank you for keeping me strong behind the scenes all the late night calls, prayer nights at my house with the preacher . Nothing of my intimate life has ever spilled out onto Media and I’m grateful to have true friends who I know I can trust with my life. Thank you all. But most importantly thank you God, thank you Jesus, for making me strong.Thank you to my angels& ancestors.
Jerry Nkeli Attorneys and Associates, who represented Mlotshwa, shared on Instagram that the court ruled in favor of Mlotshwa, granting her the reliefs sought.
The customary marriage was declared valid and in community of property, the antenuptial contract was invalidated, and Nkosinathi Maphumulo, popularly known as Black Coffee, was ordered to pay spousal maintenance.
“Antenuptial Contract Invalidated: The court also struck down the antenuptial contract signed in 2017, citing that Mbali was misled and lacked legal advice. The contract could not override the default property regime of their customary marriage.”
Black Coffee and Mlotshwa’s divorce was initially announced in 2019, and it has been headline-making with their private lives in the news.
The former couple is living their best lives separately and also ensuring the well-being of their two children. Black Coffee is publicly dating Venezuelan model Victoria Gonzalez.