Euphonik and DJ Fresh Sexual Assault Case Dismissed, SA Reacts

Euphonik and DJ Fresh Sexual Assault Case Dismissed, SA Reacts

- Euphonik and DJ Fresh have had their rape case dismissed by the authorities after a lack of evidence

- Euphonik released a statement to his Twitter account, thanking his supporters and loved ones

- Mzansi social media users reacted on the micro-blogging app, with many differing opinions

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Mzansi DJ's Fresh and Euphonik have had their rape case set aside. DJ Euphonik released a statement on February 15. According to Euphonik, the sexual assault claim was investigated by the authorities and it was found that the allegations are without merit.

"As we've said before, these are false allegations and we are deeply saddened that GBV, a serious crisis in South Africa, was weaponised in this manner," said Euphonik.

The Mzansi record producer thanked his family, friends supporters and their legal team.

South Africans were outraged when the allegations against Fresh and Euphonik were made. The timeline went into a frenzy after the woman tweeted that she had been allegedly sexually abused by the two.

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Euphonik and DJ Fresh sexual assault case dismissed, SA reacts
South Africa reacted to the news that the rape case against DJ Fresh and Euphonik has been dismissed. Image: @DJFreshSA
Source: Twitter

Social media users reacted to the statement that Euphonik posted to his Twitter account. Take a look at some of the reactions below:

@MacMankge said:

"I saw this coming because we all know that rich ppl will always get away with anything."

@LloyedRakgoale commented:

"You are aware that this does not prove your innocence right?"

@g_stober said:

"You will one day be falsely accused and we will hear if you would be singing the same song baba."

@NkhelaPatrick commented:

"Served her right. She wanted to ruin you guys' reputation and the attempt has failed. I wish there was a way where women that lie about being raped to get punishment. This is a serious allegation that can tint a person's image to the society."

@THABELOMUDAU5 said:

"Lack of evidence is always the order of the day when it comes to rape in this country."

Briefly.co.za previously reported that DJ Fresh and Euphonik have been fired from 947. DJ Fresh and Euphonik have been axed from their positions at Primedia. This is following the allegations of sexual assault against them. Primedia confirmed the news by releasing a statement.

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"The company has decided to release DJ Fresh and Euphonik from their contracts. Their last shows on 947 were aired on 15 and 10 January 2021 respectively," said the statement.

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