Former Real Housewives of Johannesburg participant Christall Kay is celebrating the return to her home, after she nearly lost it. Kay was embroiled in a legal battle over her mansion after she entered into a deal to sell it for R8 million in August 2020 to businesswoman Kholeka Bubu.

DEAL GONE WRONG

Kay, who is the neighbour of high-profile celebrities like Basetsane Khumalo, recently spoke out about her frustration after a deal to sell her Kyalami mansion for R8 million went wrong. "She is happy to finally have her home back after years of fighting," adds the source. Kay's house was listed on Property24 in 2017 for R18,5m but she had sold it for a lesser amount.

When she entered into the deal, Bubu paid a deposit of R5 million and R1 million of that money was used for Kay to move houses. "This was used up during the move and rental payments as I was living elsewhere. It was agreed that the balance of the purchase price would be paid eight months later," said Kay, who had to rent another home in Dainfern. When the deadline arrived for Bubu to pay the remaining R3 million, she asked for an extension as she did not have sufficient funds. According to an addendum that was entered into, Bubu was going to pay in four instalments of R750,000 until she was done paying. Kay relates that Bubu was subsequently provided with a notice of cancellation in terms of the sale agreement as a result of failing to make payments on time.

THRILLED TO BE BACK AT HER HOME

Kay couldn't be happier that she's finally moved back to her palatial home. According to a source close to the situation, the house was in the worst condition but she is grateful to have it back. On 18 October she went to inspect it. Despite giving due notice to Bubu's attorney, Bubu called the police and bouncers on her. "They were all screaming and shouting and saying she was trespassing. Bubu is the illegal occupier," a source said. "I am back in my home after two years of fighting- now I can relax and enjoy my festive season,' she said, adding that the legal process left her with a hefty bill of R4 million. "I did not get it in the best condition but now I can decide what to do with it,' she concluded.