DJ Maphorisa, one of South Africa’s most popular DJs, was arrested on Monday for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, Thuli Phongolo, an actress known for her role in the popular TV series “Muvhango”. According to reports, the incident took place at Phongolo’s home in Midrand, Johannesburg, over the weekend. Phongolo filed a case of assault against him, which led to his arrest.
The Arrest and Bail
DJ Maphorisa appeared in court on Monday and was granted bail of R4 000. The court ordered him not to contact Phongolo or any other witnesses in the case. This comes as a shock to many of his fans, who have been following him for years.
Reaction from Fans
DJ Maphorisa has a huge following in South Africa and abroad. He has worked with several big-name artists, including Drake, Wizkid, and Kabza De Small. Fans of the DJ have taken to social media to express their shock and disappointment over the incident. Some have called for him to be held accountable for his actions, while others have come to his defense, urging people not to jump to conclusions before all the facts are known.
She said in a statement: “I confronted him so that we can talk about our argument, which happened the previous night during his gig.”
The actress said the acclaimed music producer responded aggressively and started slapping her on the face.
“He held me, took me to the balcony, and grabbed me aggressively by my neck,” Phongolo, who once starred in Generations: The Legacy as Namhla Diale, said.
“We are still trying to gather how she is doing. I am seeing her in the next hour … We just need to actually figure out what is happening … She was with her road manager,” said Phongolo’s manager.
Withdrawal of Assault Case
The case against DJ Maphorisa took a surprising turn when Thuli Phongolo withdrew the case against him. Actress and DJ Thulisile Phongolo has withdrawn the domestic violence case she opened on Sunday night against her popular boyfriend Themba Sekowe, known as DJ Maphorisa. This was revealed on Monday at the Randburg Magistrates’ Court when Maphorisa appeared in court, but it has sparked speculation and debate on social media. Some are questioning whether there was any foul play involved, while others are arguing that it’s Phongolo’s right to drop the charges if she chooses to do so.
Mboma Mboma