Popular South African reality TV star, actress, and businesswoman, Shauwn Mkhize aka MaMkhize has blueticked her ex, Sbu Mpisane, in a Father’s Day post.
According to reports, the couple are still legally married, with Sbu living in their La Lucia mansion in Durban.
In 2019, the former flashy couple made headlines when they officially separated.
In an Instagram post, MaMkhize shared a special shout-out to the dads in her life.
But unlike last year, her post excluded her ex, Sbu Mpisane, with whom she shares son Andile. Sbu is also the father of Sbahle Mpisane, who considers Shauwn a mother figure.
MaMkhize posted: “Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible fathers.
“To my father and brother, who bravely fought against the injustices of the Apartheid struggle, I honor your legacies today and always. Your love, sacrifices, and teachings have shaped me. I carry your wisdom and courage in my heart forever”.
She continued: “To my son, family, and friends who have embraced fatherhood with grace and strength, I want to celebrate not just the fathers you are but also the profound growth and transformation I have witnessed in each of you. May you continue to lead by example, instilling values of kindness, resilience, and love in your children.”
MaMkhize did not mention Sbu or post a picture of him, as she had previously done.
According to multiple reports, Sbu Mpisane lived large as a Metro police officer in the dog unit department.
Despite less than R20 000 per his salary, the cop drove a Lamborghini to work. He also lived in a R15,5 million mansion, claims The Witness.
The couple’s lavish lifestyle, coupled with their multimillion-rand contracts, had authorities on high alert.
According to TimesLive, Sbu soon resigned from the Metro police and joined his wife in their family business.
After their split in 2019, there was a disagreement about ownership of their PSL club, Royal Eagles. The club later became Real Kings, and Royal AM. This “dirty laundry” was aired via an Instagram rant by their son, Andile Mpisane.
Fast-forward to 2023, and Sbu Mpisane—who is still legally married to Shauwn and lives in their Durban marital home—announced his political ambitions.
Sbu is the chairperson of the Gap Fixers of South Africa, which contested in the elections last month. It’s unclear how the party faired at the polls.