Mandisa Mkhize, the widow of slain Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa, is said to be unhappy with the ongoing case and the drama that has surrounded it. She does, however, seek justice for the murder of her late husband.
Today (26 October) marks 10 years since former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa was killed in 2014. Here’s five things to know about his widow, Mandise Mkhize.
SENZO MEYIWA MARRIED MANDISA IN 2014
The former Bafana Bafana captain married Mandisa Mkhize in March 2013 but their relationship was marred by cheating allegations/
A Netflix documentary titled Senzo: Murder of a Soccer Star, shed light on how everyone knew Senzo loved women and Mandisa knew about his cheating. She appeared to be unbothered about the cheating, although she allegedly found hotel receipts in his laundry, as per the documentary.
However, things changed when she found out that Senzo fell in love with Kelly Khumalo. Kelly later fell pregnant with Senzo’s daughter Thingo, who is now 10 years old.
Another bombshell revelation from the documentary is that Senzo wanted to make Kelly his second wife. So, who is Senzo’s widow, Mandisa?
1. MANDISA IS 37 YEARS OLD
Senzo’s wife is 37years old but she will turn 35 on 24 September 1987.
2. MANDISA ATTENDED DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT)
According to Briefly, Mandisa attended Bophelo Impilo Private School and then Ridge Park College. She later attended Durban University of Technology (DUT) where she studied towards her Diploma of Human Resources and her degree in Business Administration.
3. SHE WAS CONSIDERED TO BE ‘WELL OFF’
Mandisa is considered to come from a wealthy family.
4. MANDISA HAS A DAUGHTER WITH SENZO
Mandisa and Senzo share a daughter named Nana. Nana would be 16 this year. She was allegedly “living in poverty” because her donors Red Farm pulled her funding but former referee Andile “Ace” Ncobo is reportedly assisting her with R1500 a month until she turns 21.
The widow, according to Zimoja, wants justice but is unconcerned about the media circus surrounding the case or the documentary.
Mandisa, according to the source, is now dating a wealthy man and prioritizes her children’s health.
“She’s done exceptionally well for herself. She’s into business and has built her own life away from the drama and everything. To be honest, all she cares about is her mental health and her children. She has no interest in the case other than justice. She has lost contact with some of her old friends who were responsible for instigating some of the incidents.”
Mandisa has previously stated that she has spent a significant amount of money finishing the house Senzo started before his death. Senzo’s brother, Sfiso Meyiwa, claims that the house was filthy and that people used it however they pleased.