The late Mandoza’s wife speaks on missing money debacle

Mpho Tshabalala, Mandoza’s widow, has described reports about a missing cash donation a step back in her healing process.

It is alleged that one of Mandoza’s managers did not declare a donation that was made by former SABC COO, Hlaudi Motsoeneng, at the time of Mandoza’s funeral.

The donation is believed to have amounted to more than R20,000.

“I can’t disclose the figure. It’s a family matter that should be dealt with by the family themselves,” Hlaudi said.

The missing donation debacle had a negative effect on her family, who are still mourning Mandoza.

“The missing donation matter is opening old wounds. It’s affecting myself and the kids. We are on a healing journey and we don’t need stupid things to take us back,” Mpho said.

She added that she didn’t know anything about the money and believes that if it was meant for her, she would have got it.

“If it was meant for me, I would have received it. So it clearly shows that it wasn’t meant for me.”

She is trying to be strong for her children, who still have a bright future ahead of them, and pleaded with the public to let Mandoza rest in peace.

Mandoza died in September last year after a battle with cancer.