Actress and Club DJ Thuli Phongolo and DJ and Producer Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe who’s known as DJ Maphorisa have broken their silence after the domestic violence allegation made headlines.
The arrest follows the alleged assault that took place at Phongolo’s home in Sandton. According to a statement obtained by City Press, the assault happened after the former Generation: The Legacy actress confronted Maphorisa about their argument that happened Saturday evening.
DJ Maphorisa was released on bail of R4000 after appearing in front of Randburg Magistrates Court, Monday 08 May, 2023. The Ba Straata hitmaker was arrested Sunday, 07 May 2023 after his girlfriend Actress and club DJ, Thuli Phongolo opened an assault case against him.
It was reported that Phongolo has since withdrawn her statement and claims of assault.
Monday evening, the pair released a joint statement noting they are aware of the reports making rounds online about the incident and that they are handling the matter privately.
“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 Consequently, Phongolo has since withdrawn the charges laid against Sekowe.”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 continued 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.”
“It is the desire of both parties to return to their respective fields of work after the now-concluded private resolution of this matter,” the pairs representatives said.
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