Senzo Meyiwa's father Samuel may not inherit his son's millions if Senzo never made a will.
The money in the PSL account will go to the mothers of his children, including Kelly Khumalo.
Samuel made headlines last week when he said Kelly Khumalo, the mother of one of Senzo's children, will not get a cent from the estimated R5 million lying in a PSL account.
But Advocate Sifiso Sithole told Daily Sun it is very possible that Samuel will be the one who goes away empty-handed.
"The only time the senior Meyiwa can access his son's money is if he was nominated in a will," said Sithole, whose firm handles deceased estates.
Sithole said in terms of the Estates Act, the parents of the deceased do not qualify for any payout unless it is specified in a will.
He said Kelly and Mandisa Mkhize, the mother of Senzo's other child, will be made the legal guardians of their kids.
"The Master of the High Court manages the money on behalf of the young beneficiaries," he said.
He said the mothers will get a monthly grant to buy food and will have to submit invoices for school fees, uniforms, transport and other costs.
"The kids will get the balance of the money when they turn 21," said Sithole.
Jabu Buthelezi, Meyiwa's family spokeswoman, refused to say whether Senzo left a will or not.
"Besides the PSL money, Senzo had a life insurance policy which will pay out once the circumstances surrounding his death are cleared," he said.
The PSL said the delay in the payment of the R5 million is because the circumstances of his death are still unclear.
Potential beneficiaries of the money are still considered to be suspects in his murder.
Source - Dailysun
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