Mabuza's heirs clash over pension millions

The battle over the R44.7 million pension of late deputy president David Mabuza played out in the Mpumalanga High Court in Mbombela this week, ending with unexpected drama on Tuesday.

- Molefe Seeletsa

Mabuza's daughter Tamara Silinda is seeking an urgent interdict to prevent financial services company Alexander Forbes from paying out the former deputy president's pension until the matter is finalised.

Silinda also wants Alexander Forbes to cover R127 990 for her university tuition fees, as well as R40 000 per month for her living expenses.

Her mother Ruth Funi "Emunah" Silinda, who is alleged to be Mabuza's customary wife, is listed as the second applicant, while his widow, Nonhlanhla Patience Mnisi, is the first respondent.