TikToker 'Farming Blonde' Luzanne Fouché Denies Exploiting Late Dr Egbert Weis

TikToker 'Farming Blonde' Luzanne Fouché Denies Exploiting Late Dr Egbert Weis

  • The family of the late East London doctor, Dr Egbert Weis, accused TikToker Luzanne Fouché of financially exploiting him during a manic episode
  • Weis reportedly bought Fouché a Porsche and attempted to transfer a luxury apartment worth up to R3m to her children before his death in January 2023
  • Fouché, through an investigator, denied all allegations and said she has evidence to refute the claims against her
The family of the late Dr Egbert Weis blames TikToker Luzanne Fouché for exploiting him before his death
Dr Egbert Weis allegedly bought Luzanne Fouché a Porsche before he died. Images: Stones Funeral Home and Luzanne Fouche
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EASTERN CAPE — TikTok content creator Luzanne Fouché, known online as "Farming Blonde", has denied accusations that she exploited a vulnerable East London medical practitioner, Dr Egbert Weis, in the period leading up to his death in January 2023.

The allegations were made public by Weis's brother-in-law, Peter Brink, who released a video detailing a series of financial transactions that reportedly took place between 2022 and 2023 while Weis was experiencing a manic episode and was off his medication. According to Rapport, Weis purchased a Porsche for Fouché during this period and attempted to transfer a luxury apartment, valued at between R2.5 million and R3 million, to her children before members of his family stepped in to halt the transaction.

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Brink acts after fundraiser launch

Brink posted the video following the launch of an R350,000 BackaBuddy fundraising campaign by Fouché, which has since been taken down from the platform. Attorney Henry van Breda confirmed that efforts to recover the Porsche were complicated and that the vehicle was eventually returned in a damaged condition. A source close to the matter stated that Fouché had been a patient of Weis at his practice in Gonubie and that the nature of their relationship was not romantic.

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Investigator speaks on Fouché's behalf

Anthony Boucher, an investigator at Mike Bolhuis' Specialised Security Services, confirmed he is representing Fouché in connection with the claims. Boucher said Fouché categorically denies all allegations levelled against her and maintains that her conscience is clear, adding that she holds evidence capable of refuting the accusations.

He also advised her to refrain from engaging on social media while a private investigation into the matter remains ongoing. Weis took his own life in January 2023. His family holds the view that the financial decisions made during his manic episode, which included property transactions and high-value purchases, contributed to his deteriorating circumstances prior to his death.

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In a related article, Briefly News reported on the untimely passing of Dr Neliswa Maqika, a beloved colleague and medical professional, who died just a day after her birthday. Her loss has resonated deeply within the South African community, prompting heartfelt tributes and expressions of grief from many who knew and admired her.

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Tebogo Mokwena (Current Affairs editor) Tebogo Mokwena is a senior current affairs writer at Briefly News. With a Diploma in Journalism from ALISON, he has a strong background in digital journalism, having completed training with the Google News Initiative. He began his career as a journalist at Daily Sun, where he worked for four years before becoming a sub-editor and journalist at Capricorn Post. He then joined Vutivi Business News in 2020 before moving to Briefly News in 2023. Email: tebogo.mokwena@briefly.co.za

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