Mediamec The long-running legal battle between Sibusiso Mpisane and his former wife Shauwn Mkhize has taken another turn, with the matter returning to the KwaZulu-Natal High Court amid mounting financial pressure from tax authorities.
Mpisane is seeking changes to aspects of their divorce settlement, which was granted in late 2024 but remains unresolved particularly when it comes to dividing their multi-million rand estate. The couple, who were married in community of property, are still entangled in disputes over how their shared assets should be distributed.
At the centre of the latest court application is Mpisane’s push to amend parts of the original divorce order, a move that signals ongoing disagreements over the handling of their wealth accumulated during their marriage.
The situation has been further complicated by the involvement of the South African Revenue Service, which is pursuing Mkhize over alleged unpaid taxes estimated to be between R37 million and R40 million. Authorities have already taken steps to secure and investigate assets linked to her, including multiple properties and luxury items.
This aggressive recovery process has raised concerns about the value of the estate still to be divided. With assets potentially being frozen, seized, or sold, the outcome of the tax dispute could significantly impact what remains available to both parties.
In recent developments, SARS has sought court approval to sell some of the properties, arguing that delays could lead to further depreciation in value. However, Mkhize’s legal team has challenged the urgency of that application, adding another layer of legal complexity to an already protracted case.
What began as a high-profile divorce has now evolved into a multifaceted legal battle involving asset division, tax enforcement, and competing court applications with the final resolution still uncertain.
