Themba “DJ Maphorisa” Sekowe has been granted bail of R4000. It was announced that the complaint, Thuli Phongolo, has issued a withdrawal statement but the Magistrate told the accused that bail conditions remain effective until the charges are officially withdrawn. The case has been adjourned until June 14, 2023.
The Ba Straata hitmaker was arrested yesterday after Phongolo – who is believed to be his girlfriend – laid charges of assault.
Thuli Phongolo issued a statement to withdraw the charges against Dr Maphorisa. However the bail conditions remains effective until the charges are officially withdrawn. Maphorisa is not allowed to contact Thuli Phongolo or else the real Maphorisa will be sent to arrest him.
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, which iReport South Africa has seen, the incident started when Phongolo confronted Maphorisa about their previous night’s heated argument at a gig he was booked to perform at.
