Steve tried to hide divorce
2008-11-02 07:52
Johannesburg - Steve Hofmeyr and wife Natasha Sutherland wanted to keep the news of their divorce a secret until after his Waarmaker tour in January.
But then a young dancer, Nelmarie Kruger, revealed two weeks ago that Hofmeyr had also had an affair with her. This came after the revelation earlier this year, that he had an extra-marital affair for almost a decade with Janine van der Vyver, a fitness instructor.
Sutherland has already moved to a new house in Midrand with her children Sebastian, 6, and Benjamin, 5.
Hofmeyr tried very hard to save his marriage after Van der Vyver's revelations. In his recent book, he wrote extensively about regret and how he loved his wife. He even announced that they would renew their wedding vows.
But it appeared that they decided afterwards to divorce after all. Fearing negative publicity, they decided to keep the news secret until after his coming tour and concert with Belgian singer Dana Winner.
His lawyer Peet Viljoen said the divorce would be amicable and the couple would remain friends for the sake of their children. Rapport learned that Natasha apparently cleaned out the house, right down to the last teaspoon.
Viljoen said he didn't think news of his divorce would hurt Steve's career.