Mzansi Reacts to Major League DJz’s Weight Loss: “They Are Probably Minor League Now”

• Major League DJz stunned fans with a slimmer look in a gym selfie shared on Monday, 11 August 2025, on X
• The duo shared how they had transformed their physique with proof after a netizen suggested their rapid change was linked to a popular drug
• The award-winning DJ duo also used the moment to promote their latest initiative

Award-winning sibling producer and club DJ duo Major League DJz are trending for something other than a new song release or lucrative brand deal. The twin brothers raised eyebrows after sharing a picture highlighting their seemingly drastic weight loss overnight.

Major League DJz, twin brothers Banele and Bandile Mbere, aren’t known for sharing fitness and lifestyle content. When the 34-year-old twin brothers shared a picture of themselves in the gym, they sparked speculation over their appearance.

Major League DJz show off weight loss

On Monday, 11 August 2025, Major League DJz took to X and shared a mirror selfie of themselves in the gym.

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The picture was captioned with a motivational quote for fitness enthusiasts. The picture was captioned:

“Never skip Monday 😣🏃🏾‍♂️💨”

See the picture below:

Major League DJz share how they lost weight

The mirror selfie sparked a flurry of reactions in the comments section. Major League DJz also took the opportunity to urge social media users to follow their fitness community, Phat Boi Run Club, on Instagram.

The picture left a section of social media users stunned and speculating how the twin brothers had seemingly lost weight overnight. After social media user @IamStherh claimed that the DJs had used the popular weight loss drug Ozempic, the duo shut down the rumour with evidence proving that their transformation was all natural.

See their response below:

Netizens react to Major League DJz's weight loss

Here are some of the comments:

@Bokang_BigSis questioned:

“Never. When? How?”

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@bandz_zw joked:

“They have lost a lot of weight; they are probably Minor League Now.”

@Artybotoman93 asked:

“How are u guys losing weight so fast? Shimza first, now you guys.”

@Ndua_Wangurunga advised:

“Inspirational stuff, I guess, but those are terrible shoes for working out. Please get flatter shoes with a wide toe box and less spring.”

@Amakho1234 asked:

“Wait, you guys go to the gym? I would never have guessed 😒”

@MrQuarantines said:

“Ozempic is going to kill someone one day. This thing of you guys cutting corners is not right. 😳😳”

@joumasepost retorted:

“Minor League DJs. This is equivalent to slay queens who go and get BBLs, then come post about working out.”

@Dugu85 asked:

“Why can't y'all just congratulate the brothers?”

@Cmbo97 queried:

“What’s your diet bafethu?”

@PakamaV_M remarked:

“I almost asked, 'Ngobani aba?'”

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Meanwhile, Major League DJz were one of the few celebrities who weighed in on the hurtful comments made by the Open Chats Podcast towards the coloured community, as reported by Briefly News.

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During the taping of one of their episodes for the YouTube channel, the Open Chats Podcast presenters made derogatory statements which divided South Africans. Major League DJz criticised podcasts as a whole, highlighting a growing trend of sensationalism and rage-baiting.

Source: Briefly News