Minister's wife seeks millions in divorce
2013-02-08 08:30
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Johannesburg - The wife of a senior Cabinet minister is
demanding a large divorce settlement, including a house worth at least R70m,
The Star reported on Friday.
The couple, who cannot be named because of South Africa's
laws regarding divorce, are seeking a divorce in the South Gauteng High Court
in Johannesburg.
In an affidavit, the woman says: "There have been
problems in the marriage which the parties have been unable to resolve,
including but not limited to [the minister] having subjected [me] to physical,
verbal, mental, emotional abuse and cruelty."
The couple had been married for 20 years.
In addition to the house, the woman wanted R3m to furnish
it, payment of rates, taxes, electricity and associated bills, and monthly maintenance
of R50 000 for each of their two adult children.
The minister, who earned R1.8m per year, in addition to
having considerable business interests, should also supply her with a car worth
at least R1m every five years.
She further wanted him to pay any medical expenses for her
and their children.
Judge Ramarumo Monama asked the woman to supply more details
about her demands by 18 February.
- SAPA
