South African Disc Jockey, Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe, popularly known as DJ Maphorisa has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend Thuli Phongolo.

It is understood that Phongolo sustained visible injuries from the incident.

Reports says the well-known Amapiano producer was reported to the police by Phongolo after the domestic incident which happened at her Sandton apartment in Johannesburg.

The girlfriend in the police statement said Maphorisa held her and took her to the balcony, and grabbed her aggressively by the neck,”.