Enhle Mbali declares her new-found freedom after divorce from Black Coffee

Actress and businesswoman Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa has officially declared her freedom following a long and emotionally taxing divorce battle with world-renowned DJ Nkosinathi Maphumulo, popularly known as Black Coffee. After years of legal struggles, Mlotshwa has emerged victorious and finally feels free to live life on her own terms.

The couple’s journey has been anything but smooth. Their separation was publicly announced in 2019, when Mlotshwa filed for divorce, marking the beginning of a protracted legal battle. The proceedings were marred by complex disputes over the legitimacy of their customary marriage, financial entitlements, and personal allegations that played out both in court and the public eye.

In a statement shared on Instagram, Mlotshwa confirmed a court ruling in her favor. The court officially recognised their customary marriage as valid and in community of property, overturning the antenuptial contract (ANC) that Black Coffee claimed was in place. As part of the judgment, he was also ordered to pay spousal maintenance.

Following the ruling, rumors have been swirling that Mlotshwa could receive up to R5 million, based on the division of assets acquired during the marriage. While this figure has not been officially confirmed, the ruling is rumoured to have entitled her to 50% of the marital estate, which could include homes, vehicles, and other investments.

Mlotshwa’s divorce journey has not only been a legal process but also a deeply personal one. She accused Black Coffee of cheating with multiple women and fathering two children outside the marriage. She also spoke out about enduring emotional and physical abuse, and revealed that she forgave him—despite never receiving an apology.

“I felt like a dove being held too tightly… I couldn’t fly,” she shared during a podcast interview. “We started with nothing. We stayed in Greymont. We built together. But people grow apart.”

For her, the breaking point came when her values around family and fidelity were betrayed.

“My non-negotiable was my children in a marriage. Once there were two children with different women, I said, ‘You don’t love me. In fact, you want to destroy me. But I have two kids. So, I’m gonna run.’”

Now, more than six years since their public split, Mlotshwa says she finally feels free.

“I’ve been fighting for my freedom,” she said. “And I’ve finally won.”

For her, this wasn’t just about wealth or status; it was about reclaiming her voice, setting boundaries, and stepping into the next chapter of her life as a woman who knows her worth.

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