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DJ Maphorisa, a popular South African music producer, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, Thuli Phongolo, at Phongolo’s apartment in Sandton, Johannesburg. Phongolo, who is also a club DJ and an actress, reported the incident to the police and made a statement at the Sandton police station. According to Phongolo's statement, the assault occurred after she confronted Maphorisa about their argument the previous night. She claimed that Maphorisa became aggressive and started to punch her with his fists on her chest. He also allegedly grabbed her aggressively by her neck and took her to the balcony during the assault.
Phongolo also alleged that Maphorisa took her phone during the incident, but later returned it. After the assault, she contacted her manager, who took her to the police station to open a domestic abuse case against Maphorisa. The popular music producer is expected to appear in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court to face a charge of assault.
The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many people calling for justice to be served. In response to the incident, the South African Police Service (SAPS) issued a statement urging victims of domestic abuse to come forward and report cases to the police. The statement read: “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 incident involving DJ Maphorisa and Thuli Phongolo highlights the pervasive issue of domestic abuse in South Africa. According to statistics, one in five women in South Africa has experienced physical violence at the hands of a partner. Domestic abuse is a serious issue that affects many people, and it is important to raise awareness about it and encourage victims to seek help.
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