The tumultuous divorce proceedings between former Zimbabwean footballer Tinashe Nengomasha and Samantha Mtukudzi, daughter of the late music icon Oliver Mtukudzi, have taken another dramatic turn. The estranged couple appeared in court once again to resolve a dispute over the valuation of their Hillside property. Nengomasha filed an urgent application to prevent Samantha from selling the home, alleging that she had intentionally undervalued the property.

The latest development comes after their marriage was officially dissolved by High Court Judge Justice Neville WaMambo in May 2023, with Nengomasha granted custody of their minor children. Samantha had initiated the divorce proceedings in December 2018, citing prolonged separation and irreconcilable differences. The court ordered the couple to sell their Hillside home and split the proceeds, but they have struggled to agree on the property’s value, leading to ongoing tensions.

Nengomasha has also accused Samantha of neglecting their children and failing to contribute her court-ordered share of US$50 per child in monthly maintenance. Despite Samantha’s initial request for custody, the court granted her access to the children every weekend, during public holidays, and for half of each school holiday.

As the court proceedings continue, the couple’s disagreements show no signs of abating. Samantha’s divorce petition had also requested a share of the couple’s belongings, including furniture, salon equipment, cars, and gym equipment from their homes in Harare and South Africa.