Award winning producer and DJ Maphorisa was granted R4 000 bail when he appeared at the Randburg Magistrate's Court in Johannesburg on Monday. Real name Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe, DJ Maphorisa was arrested on Sunday after former Generations actress Thuli Phongolo open a case of assault against him.

GRIEVOUS BODILY HARM

National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Phindile Mjonondwane confirmed the allegations. "Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe aka as DJ Maphorisa appeared at the Randburg Magistrates' Court earlier today on charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. It is alleged that on Sunday, 07 May 2023, the accused assaulted his girlfriend, Thulisile Phongolo by hitting her with open hands and strangled her after she confronted him about an incident that happened the previous night where he was booked to perform," she said. Mjonondwane further said that the complainant laid a charge with Sandton South African Police Service (SAPS), that acted promptly and arrested the accused.

WITHDRAWAL

"Phongolo filed a withdrawal statement and was before court to which she agreed for the accused to be released on bail. The court set bail at an amount of R4000," she said.The case was remanded to 14 June 2023 for Sekowe to lodge representations to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) , in light of the withdrawal statement that has been filed by the complainant. When ZiMoja contacted Phongolo's management team, they refused to comment and hung up.