Lekau’s ex-wife allegedly hospitalised amid legal battle

Lebohang Machaba, who was married to Lekau Sehoana — the founder and CEO of sneaker brand, Drip Footwear — has reportedly been hospitalised.

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LEBOHANG REPORTEDLY HOSPITALISED WITH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY

According to Zimoja, things have turned sour between the couple since their split.

A source told the publication that Lebohang has been hospitalised with depression and anxiety as she is not coping with the seperation and has tried all she can to work things out with Lekau.

The source, who is also Lebohang’s friend, said many of the couple’s problems started when Lekau started making money through Drip. The businessman allegedly did not take kindly to being told by their respective families that he was the one in the wrong and kicked everyone out.

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“We have never seen anything like that, the Lekau we know would have never done anything like that, it is true that money changes people,” adds the source.

The former couple, who share one child together, are said to have started Drip together but Lekau allegedly cut Lebohang out when the money rolled in.

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“He has changed. He even kicked her out of their house in Fourways. I guess because she did not fit in his new lifestyle with celebrity friends.

“She was supposed to get about four stores, a house, and cash, amongst other things but he changed tune and wanted to give her whatever he felt she deserved which was next to nothing considering the fact she was also part of the business,” said the source.

The Drip founder is also accused of not paying maintenance for his son who has had to drop out of pre-school.

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LEKAU’S WIFE DEMANDS 50% OF DRIP FOOTWEAR

In April, Sunday World reported that the Limpopo-born businessman headed to the Pretoria police station after his ex demanded that he gives her 50% of the company shares.

A police statement allegedly revealed that the former couple had a meeting in 2021, which is when Lebohang demanded the shares. Lekau reportedly refused to give into her demands. However, Lebohang allegedly threatened to tarnish his image through the media.

“She demanded more money exceeding the agreement they have made,” read the statement.

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Lekau also deputed claims that he started founded Drip with his ex, saying it was founded shortly after their seperation in 2020.

The case of extortion was confirmed by Gauteng police spokesperson Mavela Masondo at the time.

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