SA Reacts To a Photo of DJ Maphorisa's Weight Loss At 38th Birthday Party

• Amapiano sensation DJ Maphorisa stunned South Africans when he appeared at his birthday party with a slimmer look
• A photo of the musician with a transformed physique was shared by blogger Musa Khawula on social media over the weekend
• South Africans congratulated the musician on his transformation, while some criticised his sudden weight loss
• Briefly News spoke to fitness trainer Bonge Gumede who advised on lasting weight loss

Award-winning music producer and club DJ Mpahorisa trended on social media on Saturday, 15 November 2025, when he celebrated his birthday.

The Amapiano artist, who is close friends with Kabza De Small, raised eyebrows for his dramatic weight loss.

South Africans compared him to music duo, Major League DJz, Banele and Bandile Mbere, who also recently lost weight overnight.,

Celebrity blogger Musa Khawula shared the latest photo of Maphorisa on his X account on Saturday, 15 November 2025.

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"DJ Maphorisa celebrates his 38th birthday," he captioned the pic.

South Africans comment on Maphorisa's pic

@lungile_manxiwa said:

"Phori has lost weight."

@Thabang015_ commented:

"Wait a minute, is he on Major League's team?"

@tumiwesten said:

"Ozemp is working out, there by the celebville."

@bozzie_t wrote:

"He looks cool, but the handbag yona."

@unemployedgud replied:

"Is he also on Ozempic?"

@Kane_GM9 reacted:

"Is he even South African or ke Chidimma wa monna? There's no 38-year-old South African that looks like that."

@PostiveImpact89 said:

"Amajita sephatha ii purse nangoku," (Men are carrying handbags now).

@chiefcebo_

Lost some weight. But the headlights remained. Must be Ozempic

@akankwasa_30054 replied:

"Please enlighten my ignorance: what exactly do men carry in those handbags? Car keys or a whole mystery we don’t know about?"

@Berianpheeha wrote:

"Every celebrity is losing weight. What's happening?"

@koko_lindiwe responded:

"Is he on Ozempic as well?"

@Kabelo_Kekana93 said:

"Why is everyone on Ozempic?"

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@ZinziZolz reacted:

"Every year Maphorisa turns 38."

@NathiMahlaba wrote:

"Is he starting his Ozempic journey?"

@GcinmuziD72854 replied:

"Is he always 38?"

@molefe_sello responded:

"Aowa, aye kgonagale. Add VAT to that age."

@TebogoMrembu commented:

"Has he lost weight, or am I seeing things? Looking too clean though."

@Shan10231714 said:

"So men's bags now look like ladies' handbags? Their suit coats look like ladies' tight-fitting coats. Next men's apparel? High heel shoes."

@Mo_tshehoa wrote:

"Ai, this guy's fashion sense. He makes clothes look tucky."

@Amaze_M responded:

"You need to investigate his real age. What's with the handbags?"

@Mahlorist replied:

"What type of sickness is killing him?"

@MakekaMotale commented:

"I thought it was a joke, so I went the extra mile. I always thought this groot man was older than me, kanti yeh. Ganthe ke Mfananyana (he's still a boy) ooh. Eh!"

Briefly News journalist Tayananiswa Zvikaramba spoke to fitness trainer Bonge Gumede who advised that individuals should not rely on motivation alone when they want to lose weight.

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She said for lasting weight loss, people should rely on discipline and consistent habits, not temporary motivation.

"The key is understanding that motivation comes and goes, but discipline keeps you going. Sustainable weight loss is about building systems that make it easier to stay consistent, even when motivation dips. That could mean scheduling workouts like appointments, preparing meals ahead, or surrounding yourself with a supportive community that keeps you accountable," Bonge Gumede said.

Clip of DJ Maphorisa and Thuli Phongolo trends

In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that a throwback video of DJ Maphorisa and his then-girlfriend Thuli Phongolo had tongues wagging.

This was during the former couple's happier days before their dramatic break-up, which involved assault charges.

South African social media users have reacted to the video, with some noting that Phori was happy with Thuli P.

Source: Briefly News