
A South African court case has highlighted a 12-year divorce dispute involving a husband's R5.9 million in assets, a R12 million pension, unpaid child maintenance, and a R2.9 million loan to a girlfriend. According to The Citizen, the wife was forced to sell her engagement ring to make ends meet during the prolonged legal battle. The case underscores the financial strain that drawn-out divorce proceedings can place on spouses and children.
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