The ongoing divorce battle between South African actor Sello Maake kaNcube and his estranged wife, Pearl Mbewe, continues to make headlines. In a dramatic turn of events, Maake has reportedly taken back the brand-new Mercedes Benz he bought for Mbewe during their marriage. According to sources close to the couple, Maake reclaimed the car a few weeks ago, shortly after their relationship began to deteriorate.
Sources claim that while Maake occasionally drives the luxury car, it is primarily used by his son. Meanwhile, Maake himself is often seen behind the wheel of his Porsche Cayenne, signaling a clear shift in the couple’s circumstances. Pearl, on the other hand, had hoped to keep the car, believing that Maake owed her for the sacrifices she made, including using her own car during their early relationship.
The saga of the car has added fuel to an already fiery divorce. According to one insider, Pearl feels entitled to half of Maake’s assets, especially since she played a significant role in securing lucrative business deals for him. However, it’s been confirmed that the car was never registered in her name, and Maake’s financial assets are now very much in his control.
In a statement, Maake downplayed the tensions surrounding the divorce, saying that it is natural for parties to experience some level of hostility. “It is not uncommon for parties in divorce proceedings to maintain a hostile attitude towards each other, at least for a while,” he explained. However, he also emphasized that attempts to defame or slander each other remain unlawful, and he refused to be drawn into discussing the specifics of the car situation.
Pearl, who is originally from Braamfischer in Soweto, could not be reached for comment. As the divorce continues, it seems that this public dispute over assets is far from over, with both parties remaining at odds over the division of their shared life and property.
