The former Isibaya TV series actress, Gcina Mkhize, is facing a harrowing challenge after her home was sold at auction to businessman Dzivhu Mashile in October 2023.
Having lived in the house since 2015, Mkhize claims she purchased it for R1.2 million and kept up with her mortgage payments until 2021 when a sudden loss of income pushed her into default.
Recently, a poignant video surfaced on social media, capturing Mkhize’s emotional plea for public assistance. She expressed her distress over being harassed by contractors who began refurbishing the house, even altering a bedroom window while she was inside.
Despite the turmoil, Mkhize stands firm, asserting, “I will not leave the house until a court order compels me to do so.”
“I will move out when the court tells me to move out. I need to go to court and present my case and then if the ruling says I should move out, I will. If the court doesn’t say I should leave, I won’t leave.
“I will not run away like a coward. I will stay here and fight for what I believe is rightfully mine. I have no intention of leaving my home. I will not leave because of someone who paid R701,000. If I have to die here, I will,” she said.
“Why did he buy the house knowing there are occupants? That is arrogance. He should not make it my problem. I did not ask him to buy my house. I didn’t even get the money [typically, this would have been used to offset her debt].”
“He’s infringing on my constitutional rights. It’s wrong on so many levels. I don’t care how much he bought the house for; at the end of the day, we are human. Where’s humanity in all that?” Mkhize said.
Gcina Mkhize actress and artist famously known for her role as Jola on the tv show Isibaya. Facing possible eviction pic.twitter.com/G1fR2NSRcg
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In response, Mashile argues that he has offered Mkhize alternative accommodation but claims she has refused to move. He emphasizes, “The lady doesn’t own the house; I own the house.”
This disagreement has ignited public sympathy for Mkhize, with many advocating for her rights and expressing outrage at the situation. A Backabuddy fundraising campaign has emerged as a lifeline, aiming to assist Mkhize in her desperate bid to save her home.
