In recent times, popular South African DJ, Maphorisa, has been making headlines for his rumored relationship with Thuli Phongolo, a well-known actress and DJ.
Photos of the couple have been circulating on social media, sparking intense speculation and interest from fans.
In this article, we will take a closer look at who Thuli Phongolo is, and explore the details surrounding her reported romance with DJ Maphorisa.
From her career accomplishments to her personal life, we will delve into what makes Phongolo a rising star in the entertainment industry, and examine the public’s reaction to her relationship with one of the country’s most popular DJs.
Who is Thuli Phongolo?
Thulisile Phongolo also Thuli P, born 22 January 1994 is an actor and disc jockey in South Africa.
She went to Allen Glen High School at Allen’s Nek in Roodepoort, Johannesburg.
She graduated from high school and joined the University of Johannesburg, where she studied strategic marketing communications.
Thuli Phongolo age
Thulisile was born on January 22, 1994 in Soweto, South Africa. This makes her 29 years old in 2023.
Thuli Phongolo career
1. Deejaying
By September 2017, Phongolo was an amateur disc jockey, a profession she maintained through at least April 2023.
2. Acting
Phongolo began her acting career playing Zama on the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) TV series Tshisa.
While a prefect at her high school, Phongolo played Namhla Diale on the soap opera Generations: The Legacy. After leaving that show in 2018, Phongolo acted in SABC’s TV series Makoti and Mzansi Magic’s The Republic.
In November 2021, she was performing in The Wife: Showmax’s telenovela adaptation of Dudu Busani-Dube’s Hlomu: The Wife That same month, she was announced to be appearing in the film, I Am Sofia.
As of April 2023, Phongolo was still appearing in Makoti.
Thuli Phongolo and DJ Maphorisa assault case
DJ Maphorisa was caught on the wrong side of the law on Sunday, May 9, 2023 when he was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, Phongolo.
The incident of their assault was revealed in a statement deposed by Phongolo at the Sandton Police Station.
The gender-based violence allegedly happened at the former Generations: The Legacy actress’s apartment in Sandton, Johannesburg.
According to the statement, the incident started when Phongolo confronted Maphorisa about their previous night’s heated argument at a gig he was booked to perform at.
It is not clear whether the two were booked to perform together at the same venue, but according to Phongolo’s statement, they started arguing in front of people.
“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.
She told the police that when she confronted Maphorisa, he became aggressive and slapped her in the face. She described how he turned her into a punching bag after the slap on the face.
She further told the police that he took her to the balcony after beating her inside the apartment.
“He held me and took me to the balcony, and grabbed me aggressively by my neck,” the statement added.
Phongolo added that he kept hitting her with his elbow on the balcony while they were fighting for her phone, which he had taken from her.
The actress and DJ said after he gave her the phone, she called her manager, who took her to the police station to open a case of domestic violence against him.
According to the police, who saw her walking to the police station, Phongolo sustained serious bruises on her neck.
