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High Court Rules in Enhle MbaliBlack Coffee Divorce, Void ANC and Orders Spousal Support

The judgment is being highlighted by the actress’s legal team as a rights-affirming precedent for women in customary marriages.

Overview

  • The Johannesburg High Court confirmed the couple’s customary marriage as valid and in community of property after a lengthy dispute.
  • A 2017 antenuptial contract was set aside on findings that Enhle Mbali was misled and lacked proper legal advice.
  • Nkosinathi “Black CoffeeMaphumulo was ordered to pay spousal maintenance, according to a statement from Enhle Mbali’s attorney.
  • Her legal team described the outcome as a landmark for protecting women’s rights in customary marriages under South African law.
  • Enhle Mbali publicly celebrated the ruling and her divorce on Instagram, while coverage also noted Black Coffee’s current relationship with Victoria Gonzalez.