David Mabuza’s R44 Million Pension Payout Halted, AlexForbes Interdicted From Paying DD’s Widow
- The issue surrounding David Dabede Mabuza's pension was heard in the Mpumalanga High Court
- Mabuza's daughter, Tamara Silinda, wanted payment to be halted until she could enforce her rights as a beneficiary
- The former deputy president nominated his wife, Nonhlanhla Patience Mnisi, as the sole beneficiary of his R44 million
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MPUMALANGA – David Dabede "DD" Mabuza’s pension will not be paid out just yet, thanks to a ruling by the Mpumalanga High Court.
Acting Judge Johannes Roelofse ruled that Alexander Forbes is interdicted and restrained from disinvesting, transferring or paying out any portion of the fund. The R44 million fund, belonging to the former deputy president, was due to be paid out to his widow, Nonhlanhla Patience Mnisi, but that decision was contested in court.
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Why was Mabuza’s pension payout contested?
The matter went to court after Mabuza's daughter, Tamara Silinda, and her mother, Emunah, wanted payment to be halted until they could enforce their rights as beneficiaries.
Tamara’s attorney, Advocate DJ Sibuyi, argued that the money was for all dependants and not just the person listed as the beneficiary. He added that the beneficiary nomination form was just a guide and did not mean the exclusion of the deceased’s dependents.
Emunah also argued that she was DD's customary wife, challenging the legality of the marriage certificate produced by Mabuza’s widow, Mnisi.
All parties are now required to approach the court before 15 October 2025 in connection with the part of the application that deals with the management of the pension fund.
Judge urges family to resolve issue
In handing down his verdict, Judge Roelofse urged the family to resolve the issue without getting the courts involved. He noted how families could be torn apart by legal issues.
“In my career as a judge, I have seen how these cases destroy families, causing more pain, which might not be the wish of the deceased person. I would like to plead with the Mabuza family to talk to each other and find a common ground,” he said.
The matter has sparked some division already, but also promoted unity among the children. Lindeni Mabuza, one of the DD's other children, welcomed the ruling. Lindeni said her father would her father wouldn't be proud watching them drag each other to court. She also believed that all the children should benefit, and not just Mnisi.
AlexForbes, who manage the fund, did also note that Mabuza wanted to change the beneficiaries to include his children as well, but passed away before he fiiled the new papers.
Julius Malema mourns the passing of DD Mabuza
Briefly News reported that Julius Malema shared a sad tweet following the passing of Mabuza.
The Economic Freedom Fighters leader (EFF) shared the post after Mabuza's funeral date was confirmed.
South Africans called Malema out for the post, noting that he previously insulted Mabuza.
Source: Briefly News
