Andile Mpisane has responded to a claim, reportedly by his ex, Sithelo Shozi, accusing him of neglecting his children.

The Royal AM soccer boss and amapiano artists has two daughters, Florence and Coco, with the influencer, and another two, Miaandy and Messiah Shauwn with his wife, Tamia.

In recent months, Tamia has dropped her marital surname, fuelling rumours that the couple have separated.

ANDILE MPISANE RESPONDS TO ‘DEADBEAT DAD’ CLAIMS

On his Instagram, Andile Mpisane denied allegations that he had neglected his children.

The “AI-generated” statement read: “My responsibilities and commitment as a father should not be judged on the basis of speculation, assumptions or one-sided narratives. I have continued to contribute towards my children’s education, including paying their school fees, and I remain committed to their well-being and future.

Andile claimed that his access to his children had been “limited” and that he had recently “reconnected” with them.

He continued: “My decision to remain silent about private family matters should never be mistaken for a lack of responsibility, love or commitment. I will not allow assumptions or speculation to define my role as a father or undermine the efforts I have continued to make for my children.

“My focus remains firmly on rebuilding and maintaining a meaningful relationship with my children, supporting their education, and ensuring their emotional, physical and overall well-being remain a priority”

Andile Mpisane – the son of businesswoman Shauwn Mkhize, or “MaMkhize” – did not specify which of his ex’s children he was referring to.

However, in the comments section, followers suggested his statement was in response to Sithelo Shozi’s TikTok claims that he had not seen their children in “six years and counting”.

Without naming him, Sithelo claimed that Andile was an “absolute deadbeat”.

@sa_gossiplab_exclusive Andile Mpisane has responded after Sithele Shosi accused him of allegedly failing to maintain their two daughters for six years. She also claimed that the children do not live with him, despite what is portrayed on social media. In his statement, Mpisane says he has continued contributing towards his daughters’ education, including paying their school fees. He also claims that his access to the children has been limited and that he has only recently had the opportunity to reconnect with them. Mpisane says he has chosen to keep the matter private out of respect for his children, insisting that his silence should not be mistaken for a lack of love, responsibility or commitment as a father. #sagossiplabexclusive #sagossiplab #gossipmates ♬ original sound – reatlegilee__

EXPECTING AGAIN

Sithelo Shozi has three children: two daughters, Florence and Coco, with Andile Mpisane, and a firstborn son, Makhosini Maseko, whose father is businessman Phillip Maseko.

She is expecting another child with her Zim businessman partner, Kudzaishe James Magura.