Maphorisa Allegedly Arrested For Assaulting Thuli P. Themba Sekowe known professionally as DJ Maphorisa, is a South African DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter. The star has made a name for himself as one of the pioneers of amapiano.
According to Sunday World, Maphorisa allegedly grabbed actress Thuli Phongolo by her neck and dragged her to the balcony of her flat during an altercation on Sunday. It is also reported that the DJ spent the night at the Sandton police station and is expected to appear at the Randburg magistrate’s court on Monday.He faces a charge of gender-based violence (GBV) for assaulting the actress, who is also his reportedly girlfriend.
The 29-year-old DJ and actress Thuli P told the police that she had a squabble with the Maphorisa after confronting him about an argument at a gig on Saturday night. 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 added.
The actress’ management team said she was with her road manager when she went to the police station to open a case of assault.“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. Maphorisa, who is also known as Phori, was allegedly arrested during the day after the Sandton police showed up at his house.
