Renowned South African music producer DJ Maphorisa
has been arrested for assaulting his girlfriend, Thuli Phongolo, at her
apartment in Sandton, Johannesburg.
Phongolo, who is also an actress and club DJ, reported the incident to the
police and gave a statement at the Sandton police station. She claimed that the
assault took place after she confronted Maphorisa regarding their previous
night’s argument.
“He became aggressive and started to punch me with his fists on my
chest. He held me and took me to the balcony, and grabbed me aggressively by my
neck,” Phongolo said in her statement
During the altercation, Phongolo also alleged that Maphorisa took her phone
but returned it later. After that, she contacted her manager, who accompanied
her to the police station to file a case of domestic abuse against Maphorisa.
The DJ is set to appear in Randburg Magistrate’s Court, charged with
assault. The incident has caused outrage on social media, with many demanding
justice. In a statement, the South African Police Service (SAPS) urged victims
of domestic abuse to come forward and report cases to the police.
“We condemn all forms of violence against women and children, and we
encourage victims to come forward and report these cases to the police. We will
do everything in our power to ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice,” the
statement read.
It has been reported that Phongolo suffered visible injuries as a result of
the incident.