Overview
- South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruled this week that prenups signed after a customary marriage function as postnuptial agreements and take effect only with High Court approval.
- Black Coffee publicly insisted there was no customary marriage with Enhle Mbali, citing a lack of intention and a prenup that stated they were unmarried.
- The Gauteng High Court in October 2025 found a valid customary marriage, set the regime as community of property, nullified a later prenup, and ordered about R67,000 per month in spousal maintenance plus child support.
- Leave to appeal has been granted, and the Supreme Court of Appeal will have to apply the Constitutional Court’s guidance when considering aspects of his case.
- The DJ’s comments drew sharp pushback on social media, with users questioning his denial of a customary union reported to have followed lobola negotiations and a 2011 traditional ceremony.