In a surprising twist to the scandalous case involving popular DJ Maphorisa and actress Thuli Phongolo, our sources have revealed that the assault charges against the music producer have been withdrawn by the complainant. According to reports, Thuli Phongolo has decided to drop the charges.
This was revealed on Monday at the Randburg Magistrates’ Court when Maphorisa appeared in court.
As reported earlier this past weekend, Thuli Phongolo had accused DJ Maphorisa of physically assaulting her on Sunday night at a gig.
Phongolo alleges that Maphorisa assaulted her following an argument they had on Saturday at a gig, where he became aggressive and slapped her in the face.
Phongolo added that the DJ aggressively dragged her by her neck to the balcony and kept hitting her with his elbow while they were fighting for her phone, which he had taken from her.
In her statement, Phongolo said she sustained bruises on her neck, chest, arms and right cheek.
When contacted by our reporters, Thuli Phongolo’s representatives declined to comment on the matter, citing confidentiality agreements. DJ Maphorisa’s lawyers also refused to comment on the case
The news of Thuli Phongolo dropping the assault charges against DJ Maphorisa has generated mixed reactions on social media, with some fans expressing disappointment and disbelief while others congratulating the music producer for his victory. The incident has also sparked a debate about the culture of violence and abuse in the entertainment industry and the power dynamics between male and female celebrities. Some critics have accused Thuli Phongolo of selling out and betraying the cause of women’s rights by dropping the charges, while others have praised her for making a pragmatic decision that benefits her personally and professionally.
Feminists after Thuli phongolo proved how confused women are with this GBV cases#ThuliPhongolo pic.twitter.com/bu8QFQ9cTJ
— TWAR____SA® 🇿🇦 (@TwaRSA26) May 9, 2023
And y'all want me to to take Thuli Phongolo's side against DJ Maphorisa 😂😂you're mad.
I will never align with whores
Men do DNA tests for all your children…NOW https://t.co/xHqqaaDjjd pic.twitter.com/4si4HOEnCH
— Norma Kay (@realnorma_kay) May 9, 2023
As the dust settles on this scandalous case, only time will tell whether Thuli Phongolo and DJ Maphorisa will be able to put the past behind them and continue their careers without further drama. Stay tuned for more updates and juicy gossip from your favorite source of entertainment news!
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