Reality TV star and entrepreneur Ratile Mabotja finds herself at the center of a stirring inheritance controversy following the tragic death of her husband, Elias Lehlohonolo Mothapo Mabitsela, who died by suicide on February 12, 2025. According to a News24 report, Mabitsela’s will names only his children—including a son from another relationship—as beneficiaries, completely omitting Mabotja.
Known for her lively persona on The Mommy Club, Ratile has faced relentless public scrutiny in the aftermath of her husband’s death, amid swirling allegations of infidelity and abuse that have cast a shadow over their marriage. Adding fuel to the fire, the Mabitsela family’s public statement referred to Elias as a “beloved brother and son,” conspicuously leaving out his role as a husband, which many social media users have criticized.
As Ratile grapples with grief and the harsh glare of public attention, her exclusion from the will has sparked heated debates about her rights, legacy, and the battles that may lie ahead. The unfolding drama shines a spotlight on the complicated intersections of love, loss, and legacy in the lives of public figures.
