Maphorisa Breaks The Silence Following Assault Allegations. Amapiano producer and DJ, Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe, better known as DJ Maphorisa, was reportedly arrested on Sunday afternoon for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend Thuli Phongolo. According to Phongolo’s statement, Maphorisa became aggressive and slapped her in the face. He then proceeded to beat her and dragged her to the balcony, where he grabbed her aggressively by the neck and hit her with his elbow.
She opened a case at the Sandton Police Station. This is after she confronted him about the argument they had which started at the gig they were both attended. After the assault Phongolo called her manager and went to the police station to open a case of domestic violence against him. Days after the two made rounds on social media, the dop have broken the silence with the same statements.
The duo, in a joint statement released on Monday night, said it noted the various reports circulating online about the incident. “Being public figures, it is unavoidable that the public, media, and their respective commercial partners all have an interest in this matter. Accordingly, they have decided to release this joint statement as the official and exclusive statement in the matter.
“The matter has received mixed public attention, causing a great deal of emotional stress on both parties involved. It is on this basis that the parties have elected to resolve this matter privately through their respective management and legal teams. Consequently, Phongolo has since withdrawn the charges laid against Sekowe.”
They went on to say: “Both parties have noted with concern, the disparaging, defamatory and (in some instances) untrue remarks, statements and reports emanating from the incident and view these in a serious light. The parties reserve their rights to individually pursue legal action against people making defamatory and/or false statements in relation to this matter.”
The couple’s representatives said that all Sekowe and Phongolo wanted was to return to their respective fields of work after the now concluded private resolution of this matter. “Neither of the parties have any intention to allow this private matter to impact their respective, or the other party’s brand and professional interests. They request the public to give them the time and space to return to their work unhindered. No further statements will be made in this regard.”
