Sithelo Shozi – the newborn mama of Royal AM Chairman Andile Mpisane – has taken each him and his mom, Shauwn Mkhize, aka “MaMkhize,” to courtroom over allegations they kidnapped her eldest daughter Florence in March 2022. She’s additionally named Minister of Police: Bheki Cele in courtroom papers…
The influencer and DJ is accusing the mother-and-son duo of youngster abduction and refusing to permit her to see her daughter in over ten months.
Sithelo has two kids with Andile; three-year-old Florence and one-year-old Coco Likuwe. She additionally has a son from a earlier relationship. Meanwhile, Andile Mpisane shares daughter Miaandy with spouse Tamia.
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ANDILE MPISANE, MAMKHIZE ACCUSED OF KIDNAPPING CHILD
In papers filed within the Johannesburg High Court final week, Sithelo Shozi alleged that not solely did Andile Mpisane and MaMkhize “unlawfully and unconstitutionally” abduct her youngster final 12 months, however relocated her from Durban to Johannesburg with out her permission.
According to Sithelo, Florence and her sister Coco had been dropped off on the Mkhize/Mpisane dwelling in La Lucia in March 2022. The mother-of-three claims that MaMkhize had requested to see her grandchildren, of which she obliged.
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But whereas Coco was returned dwelling, Sithelo alleges MaMkhize claimed that Florence was unwell and requested to take care of her in her dwelling. Almost a 12 months later, Florence has not been reunited along with her mom.
According to TimesLive, Sithelo acknowledged in her 24-page affidavit: “For over ten months now, there has been no further communication [on her illness] … It’s clear that [Mpisane and Mkhize] had ulterior motives — which is to abduct [her]”.
In her sworn assertion, Sithelo added that each Andile Mpisane and MaMkhize moved Florence to Johannesburg. This, with out her information or consent. She provides that she has been denied visitation.
Sithelo continued: “I might usually have a WhatsApp video name, however I’ve since been blocked by the helper and don’t have any entry to the kid in any respect.’
Sithelo is searching for the courtroom to take motion to have her daughter returned to her instantly.
MESSY CUSTODY BATTLE
In the courtroom papers, Sithelo Shozi additionally requests an interdict which states that neither Andile Mpisane nor mother MaMkhize might take away both of her daughters from her dwelling with out her written consent.
And she’s additionally not open to negotiating a custody settlement, till Florence is returned dwelling.
She added: “I can not convey myself to barter a settlement regarding my youngster and her abductors.
“I would have been amenable to entertain any settlement negotiations with [Mpisane] if the child is returned home where she should be”.
Andile and MaMkhize’s legal professional Ntsako Godi has denied all allegations, studies TimesReside.
Last 12 months, Sithelo Shozi charged Andile Mpisane with assault after claiming he had been bodily abusive throughout their relationship. She is searching for a everlasting safety order.
Her case is pending.
BHEKI CELE NAMED IN PAPERS TOO
Meanwhile, police minister Bheki Cele has been named because the “third respondent” in Sithelo’s youngster abduction allegations.
However, Sithelo makes no different point out of the minister in her affidavit.
MaMkhize and Bheki Cele are cited as having a long-term friendship. According to Kick Off, Cele was lately noticed on board a luxurious yacht cruise with MaMkhize and her household earlier this month.