KwaZulu-Natal businesswoman and reality television personality Shauwn ‘MamMkhize’ Mkhize has suffered another legal setback after the Durban High Court ruled in favour of her estranged husband, Sbu Mpisane, in their long-running dispute over their joint estate.
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The ruling, handed down by Acting Judge ED Mnyongani on Tuesday, 11 November 2026, grants Sbu’s unopposed application for the appointment of a liquidator to oversee the division of the former couple’s assets.
The development comes as MamMkhize faces renewed scrutiny over her finances, with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) continuing efforts to recover outstanding tax debt through the sale of luxury possessions linked to her.
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Double Blow for MaMkhize as Court Orders Estate Split Amid Fresh SARS Luxury Auction
Controversial Durban businesswoman and reality television personality Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize is facing a major legal and financial setback after the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban ruled in favour of her estranged husband, Sbu Mpisane, in their long-running battle over their joint estate.
Today, Tuesday, Acting Judge ED Mnyongani granted Mpisane’s unopposed application to appoint a liquidator to formally divide the former couple’s assets.
The ruling gives effect to an earlier court order requiring a liquidator to oversee the equal distribution of their joint estate.
Mpisane, represented by Strauss Daly Incorporated, returned to court after Mkhize failed to appoint one a delay his legal team argued left him sidelined and unable to access his rightful share of their wealth.
Liquidator Eugene Nel has now been granted sweeping powers to identify, collect, value, and distribute the joint estate equally between the two.
The court defeat comes at a turbulent time for Mkhize, whose luxury lifestyle continues to be dismantled by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) over tens of millions of rands in unpaid tax debts.
In a fresh blow to her prized wardrobe, more than 200 of Mkhize’s seized luxury items including designer handbags from Hermès, Prada, Gucci, and Balenciaga, alongside Cartier jewellery and Fendi footwear have been listed for a new online auction through Bidders Choice.
Bidding is scheduled to open on 13 November and close on 18 November.
This latest sale follows previous SARS-backed auctions that saw Mkhize’s luxury fleet including a Lamborghini Urus and a Bentley Continental GTC as well as authenticated designer bags sold off for millions of rands.
Additionally, the Durban High Court recently authorised a curator to sell five luxury Johannesburg properties linked to Mkhize and her family to help satisfy outstanding tax liabilities.
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Liquidator appointed to oversee estate division
The ruling gives effect to an earlier court order granted in November 2025, which required a liquidator to oversee the division of the former couple’s joint estate. However, MamMkhize had not appointed one, prompting Sbu to return to court to have the order implemented.
Sbu, who was represented by Strauss Daly Incorporated, argued that the delay had left him sidelined and unable to access his share of the couple’s wealth.
The court appointed liquidator Eugene Nel, who has been granted extensive powers to identify, collect, value and distribute the assets. These include movable and immovable property, as well as the authority to obtain information about the estate’s assets and liabilities.
Nel may also arrange property valuations, take possession of assets where necessary and summon either party for questioning if further information is required, according to IOL.
The liquidator is required to submit a final account to the parties’ attorneys within six calendar months, although this period may be extended if circumstances justify it.
Once the account is submitted, either party will have 14 days to raise objections. If no objections are lodged, the account will become final and binding.
More than 200 luxury items set for auction
The court ruling comes as MamMkhize faces continued financial pressure linked to outstanding tax liabilities.
More than 200 luxury items seized in connection with the SARS recovery process have been listed for another online auction through Bidders Choice. The collection reportedly includes designer handbags from Hermès, Prada, Gucci and Balenciaga, as well as Cartier jewellery and Fendi footwear.
Bidding is scheduled to open on 13 November 2026 and close on 18 November 2026, reported MDN News.
This follows previous auctions involving MamMkhize’s luxury possessions, including designer handbags and high-end vehicles such as a Lamborghini Urus and a Bentley Continental GTC.
In another development, the Durban High Court recently authorised the sale of five luxury properties in Sandown, Johannesburg, linked to MaMkhize and her family. The proceeds are to be held in an interest-bearing trust account while further legal proceedings determine how they may be used to settle outstanding tax liabilities.
With the appointment of a liquidator, the process of formally dividing Mkhize and Sbu’s joint estate can now move forward, adding another significant development to the businesswoman’s ongoing legal and financial challenges.
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