Maphorisa granted bail after Thuli P filed ‘withdrawal statement’

Musician and producer DJ Maphorisa – real name Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe – has been granted R4 000 bail in the assault case levelled against him by his girlfriend Thuli Phongolo.

MAPHORISA GRANTED BAIL

City Press reports that the DJ, 30, appeared at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 8 May, where the court heard that the former Generations: The Legacy actress had filed a withdrawal statement.

Magistrate Clement Mukhodobwane said the bail condition was that the accused should not have direct or indirect communication with the complainant.

The case was postponed to 14 June for further investigation.

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COURT APPEARANCE DELAYED TWICE

According to Sunday World, the BaStraata hitmaker was supposed to appear before the court in the morning but ended up making his appearance in the afternoon due to loadshedding.

However, when he finally appeared, the court session was suspended for a further 10 minutes as the magistrate said Maphorisa’s legal team was not ready to address the court.

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“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,” Thuli’s manager was quoted as saying.

Attempts to speak to Maphorisa draw a blank, however, a source close to the case revealed that the musician had tried to get bail on the spot, but it was not granted.

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THE ACTRESS ALLEGEDLY SUSTAINED INJURIES

On Sunday, City Press reported that the 29-year-old Rockville actress had opened a case of gender-based violence (GBV) against the Blaqboy record label owner.

The ppublication reported that the assault incident took place at the actress’ apartment in Sandton, Johannesburg.

“On Sunday 2023/5/7 at about 12pm, I was at my place of residence with my boyfriend, Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe, better known as DJ Maphorisa. I confronted him so that we can talk about our argument, which happened the previous night during his gig,” said Phongolo in the statement.

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She aalleged that Maphorisa became aggressive and punched her on her chest, also slapping her across the face and with his elbow on her

“He held me and took me to the balcony, and grabbed me aggressively by my neck,” the statement continued.

The actress reportedly sustained bruises on her neck, chest, arms and right cheek.