Thuli Phongolo Flaunts R60,000 Alaïa Bag as Fans Question Her Lavish Lifestyle

• DJ Thuli Phongolo showed off her R60,000 Alaïa Le Coeur Grommet leather crossbody bag on Instagram
• The luxury flex came shortly after she bought her mother a flashy car and was spotted wearing an expensive Rolex timepiece
• Netizens have been debating what Thuli does for a living to afford her increasingly lavish purchases

Thuli Phongolo is back in the spotlight, and this time it's a R60,000 designer handbag that is turning heads. The DJ and former actress shared a picture of herself carrying an Alaïa Le Coeur Grommet leather crossbody bag, and netizens had a lot of thoughts about it.

Thuli shows off latest luxury flex

Taking to X on Thursday, 9 July 2026, lifestyle account @busiwe_bubu posted the photo as well as the price tag. The post came at a moment when Thuli, who recently made headlines after purchasing a car for her mother, was also spotted flaunting a luxury Rolex watch on her Instagram stories.

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The question doing the rounds online is a simple one: how does she afford these things? Thuli is a working DJ who regularly headlines events across South Africa, and her supporters are quick to point out that she is consistently booked and busy. Still, the sheer volume of luxury splurges in a short space of time has people talking. Not only that, but she is always vacationing in exotic places, including Dubai.

Mzansi pokes fun at Thuli P

Reactions from Mzansi were a mix of admiration, suspicion, and pure comedy:

@Zamgp1 said: "Thuli is monied, guys"

@Nonny___m was impressed: "She's monied🔥🔥"

@RealYenaLoyo exclaimed: "You know what, this encryption is not hate shame!"

@SagewaseSouthAh joked: "Ms Phongolo, you remember when you rocked that luxury bag?, bundle C, Exhibit C1:"

@ms_cheekbones remarked: "Y'all are setting her up now 🤣"

@Sbewu_ is counting down the days: "It's just a matter of time🤞"

@modisemoletsane gushed: "She still 🔥"

Whether fans are impressed or unconvinced, one thing is clear: Thuli Phongolo knows how to keep people talking.

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The producer responded to Thuli, mentioning someone whom she had previously dated.

Source: Briefly News