MUVHANGO actor Melusi Yeni might have to pay about R1.3-million to raise the child he allegedly fathered in a one-night stand with his neighbour Palesa Yvodia Molemela.
The Muvhango actor has been ordered by Randburg Maintenance Court to pay R6000 a month to Molemela for pap-geld starting from October 9.
Yeni would pay roughly R72000 a year and about R1296000 by the time the child turns 18.
According to Sunday World, Molemela accused Yeni of dumping her last year when she was pregnant with his child, disputed the paternity of the child and refuse to help with her medical bills.
But the DNA result prove other wise leaving Yeni with no option than to accept the paternity of his one night stand.
Molemela told the court on Wednesday that Yeni must take responsibility for his actions and pay her the money.
She said that because she was unemployed, she would use it to buy groceries and pay for a childminder or pre-school.
Molemela also demanded R23000 for “birth expenses and other related prenatal expenses, a gynaecologist and paediatrician, and R10500 for her hospital stay”.
She demanded a further R4000 a month for entertainment, holidays and pocket money.
But Yeni, who lives in Jackal Creek Golf Estate and drives a red BMW 3 Series, pleaded poverty and said he could only afford a paltry R1500 per month because his contract with Muvhango had not been renewed.
“Yeni’s lawyers told the court that the money was too much for their client,” said a court attendant who did not want to be named.
Another person who attended the court hearing, which was held in camera, said Molemela had been advised to seek legal representation to force the actor to pay the money.
The court postponed the case, but ordered Yeni to pay Molemela R1500 a month until the next court date.